SWIFT/BIC code SPTLNO21XXX
SPTLNO21XXX belongs to Sparebanken Telemark in Skien, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPTLNO21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPTLNO21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparebanken Telemark |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Skien |
| Country | Norway |
The way the Sparebanken Telemark SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPTL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code SPTLNO21XXX?
SPTLNO21XXX identifies the headquarters of Sparebanken Telemark in Skien, Norway. Use it when a payment to Sparebanken Telemark does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in SPTLNO21XXX mean?
SPTL is the institution code of Sparebanken Telemark, NO stands for Norway, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter SPTLNO21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SPTLNO21XXX against the details from Sparebanken Telemark before you confirm.
Does Sparebanken Telemark use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SPTLNO21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparebanken Telemark in Norway, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Sparebanken Telemark take in Norway?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SPTLNO21XXX to send euros to Norway?
Norway is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SPTLNO21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.