SWIFT/BIC code STFTNL21XXX
STFTNL21XXX belongs to Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STFTNL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STFTNL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STFT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NL 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 is behind BIC STFTNL21XXX?
STFTNL21XXX identifies the headquarters of Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas.
Does Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – STFTNL21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use STFTNL21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check STFTNL21XXX against the details from Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas before sending.
What does each part of STFTNL21XXX stand for?
STFT is the bank code of Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas, NL is the ISO code of Netherlands, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Stichting Pensioenfonds Astellas in Netherlands?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need STFTNL21XXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need STFTNL21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.