SWIFT/BIC code WESFNL21XXX

WESFNL21XXX belongs to Wesa-Effecten B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

WESFNL21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWESFNL21XXX
8-character codeWESFNL21
Branch codeXXX
BankWesa-Effecten B.V.
BranchHead office
CityAmsterdam
CountryNetherlands

The way the Wesa-Effecten B.V. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

WESF 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 is behind SWIFT code WESFNL21XXX?

WESFNL21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Wesa-Effecten B.V. in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Wesa-Effecten B.V..

What is the cheapest way to send money to Wesa-Effecten B.V.?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need WESFNL21XXX for a euro transfer to Netherlands?

Netherlands is part of 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 WESFNL21XXX.

Does Wesa-Effecten B.V. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – WESFNL21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Wesa-Effecten B.V. in Netherlands, so there is no branch code to choose.

How long does it take to send money to Wesa-Effecten B.V.?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Is WESFNL21 and WESFNL21XXX the same code?

Yes. WESFNL21 is the 8-character version of WESFNL21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Wesa-Effecten B.V. in Amsterdam.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.