SWIFT/BIC code VPSNNOKKCLR
VPSNNOKKCLR belongs to Verdipapirsentralen, Vps in Oslo, Norway.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VPSNNOKKCLR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VPSNNOKK |
| Branch code | CLR |
| Bank | Verdipapirsentralen, Vps |
| Branch | Vps Clearing |
| City | Oslo |
| Country | Norway |
How the Verdipapirsentralen, Vps SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VPSN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- NO Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- KK Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLR 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 BIC VPSNNOKKCLR?
VPSNNOKKCLR identifies Vps Clearing, a unit of Verdipapirsentralen, Vps in Oslo, Norway. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in VPSNNOKKCLR mean?
VPSN is the bank code of Verdipapirsentralen, Vps, NO stands for Norway, KK is the code for the city or region and CLR identifies the department Vps Clearing.
Can I use VPSNNOKK instead of VPSNNOKKCLR?
VPSNNOKK is the main office of Verdipapirsentralen, Vps, while VPSNNOKKCLR is Vps Clearing. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use VPSNNOKKCLR if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use VPSNNOKKCLR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VPSNNOKKCLR against the details from Verdipapirsentralen, Vps before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Verdipapirsentralen, Vps take in Norway?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need VPSNNOKKCLR to send euros to Norway?
Norway belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VPSNNOKKCLR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.