SWIFT/BIC code UNLENL21XXX
UNLENL21XXX belongs to Unilever PLC in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | UNLENL21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | UNLENL21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Unilever PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rotterdam |
| Country | Netherlands |
The way the Unilever PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- UNLE 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
Which institution uses BIC UNLENL21XXX?
The code UNLENL21XXX belongs to the main office of Unilever PLC in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Use it when you send money to an account at Unilever PLC.
Does Unilever PLC use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – UNLENL21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Unilever PLC in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in UNLENL21XXX stand for?
UNLE is the bank code of Unilever PLC, NL stands for Netherlands, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does a transfer to Unilever PLC take in Netherlands?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need UNLENL21XXX to send euros to Netherlands?
Netherlands belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need UNLENL21XXX.
Is UNLENL21 and UNLENL21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. UNLENL21 is the short version of UNLENL21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Unilever PLC in Rotterdam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.