Schlumberger Finance BV SWIFT/BIC code

SFBVNL2G – the SWIFT/BIC code of Schlumberger Finance BV

If an invoice shows SFBVNL2G or SFBVNL2GXXX, it is the identical address for Schlumberger Finance BV in Netherlands. Banks worldwide use these codes to route payments between countries to the correct bank. You will need it mainly for payments that cross a border.

Below you will find the practical side: receiving money at Schlumberger Finance BV, sending money abroad and how to verify a SWIFT code before you confirm a payment. Remember that the BIC only identifies the bank, not the person: the IBAN or account number takes care of that.

What a transfer from Schlumberger Finance BV abroad really costs

When you transfer money abroad from Schlumberger Finance BV, the visible fee is rarely all of the cost. On top of a fixed fee, correspondent or intermediary banks can deduct a fee, and when the money changes currency, the bank often applies a rate that is less favourable than the actual market rate.

Most of the cost usually sits in the exchange rate: the bank converts using an exchange rate that includes a margin. An easy check: put the rate you get against the mid-market rate and look at the difference.

For a lot of routes, a specialist provider turns out to be cheaper than a traditional bank transfer – mostly thanks to the rate. On GoldexPay you can compare what recipients receive with different services, so you can pick the cheapest route. You can always use your account at Schlumberger Finance BV to fund the transfer; only the conversion and sending happen elsewhere.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

A common scam goes like this: an email arrives with a request claiming that a company has a new bank account. A real SWIFT code tells you nothing about who owns the account.

Verify changed bank details through a different channel, such as a phone number you already know. Watch out for urgent requests, unusual wording or a sender address that is slightly off. If a payment was sent to the wrong account, contact your bank immediately – speed improves the chance of getting it back.

Fraud also target the receiver: someone sends more than agreed and wants you to return the difference via a different route. Wait until the money has really arrived.

Paying Schlumberger Finance BV in euros within SEPA

Inside SEPA, euro transfers to Schlumberger Finance BV follow common rules and in most cases need only the IBAN. A field for the BIC is usually optional or missing for those payments.

You will still need SFBVNL2GXXX when sending non-euro payments or transfers from countries outside SEPA. If a payment form has a field for the BIC regardless, adding SFBVNL2G is fine.

Euro payments within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Charges on SEPA transfers are generally low, as long as no currency conversion is involved.

Where our SWIFT data comes from

Our SWIFT/BIC directory is based on public sources and we update it periodically. Institutions merge, change names and change codes. The figures on this page are based on what is in our directory, not official figures from Schlumberger Finance BV.

Use our data as a reference, rather than as the final word: the recipient’s bank details come first. GoldexPay is an independent comparison service and not affiliated with Schlumberger Finance BV. Should you notice a mistake, we welcome a short note.

How long does an international transfer to Schlumberger Finance BV take?

How quickly a payment arrives at Schlumberger Finance BV depends on several factors: the currency, the number of banks in between, cut-off times and time zones. Transfers sent late in the day or just before a weekend or public holiday usually start the next business day. Compliance checks by one of the banks may also cause some delay, even when all details are correct.

Many banks use SWIFT gpi. Each payment gets a unique transaction reference, the UETR. Save the payment confirmation until the recipient confirms – you will need it for any trace request.

A missing payment is investigated from the sending side, using the payment confirmation. On the receiving end, you can check your account for a partial amount.

Why Schlumberger Finance BV has an 8- and an 11-character code

A BIC is made up of fixed blocks: characters one to four identify the bank, the next two show the country and characters seven and eight indicate the location. That gives you SFBVNL2G for Schlumberger Finance BV.

The 11-character version adds a three-character extension for a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, they simply mean the head office, which is why SFBVNL2GXXX and SFBVNL2G lead to the same place.

Enter the code in one piece, in upper case and without separators. Copying the code is safer than typing it by hand, because one wrong letter changes the bank.

Verifying the SWIFT code of Schlumberger Finance BV

The best place to find the right code remains paperwork issued by the bank, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. Compare that code with SFBVNL2G here; if they differ, ask before you pay.

If the code is wrong, the payment may get stuck, bounce back or cost extra, and tracing it can take weeks. An error in the account number is a bigger problem because it can reach the wrong person, so check that just as carefully.

Many banking apps check the structure of an IBAN and sometimes look up the BIC automatically – that confirms the format, not the owner. Some banks now check the payee name against the account; take any warning seriously. When you pay someone new, many people start with a small test amount.

Euro (EUR) and conversion costs

The currency in Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). When you pay money in a different currency, the amount gets converted somewhere along the way. Each conversion costs the amount, even when no fee is shown.

Who does the conversion has an effect on the final amount. Transferring the money already in EUR usually prevents an extra conversion by Schlumberger Finance BV.

Exchange rates change all the time – some services let you fix a rate in advance. On larger amounts, a small gap in the rate can be worth more than the fee.

Schlumberger Finance BV: head office code versus branch codes

Our directory lists 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Schlumberger Finance BV. Besides the head office code SFBVNL2GXXX, there are codes for individual branches and departments.

If nobody asks you for a branch code, go with SFBVNL2GXXX. Only use a branch code when your contact gives you that exact code, for example on a letter or invoice.

If you are not sure, check with the recipient for the exact BIC in their bank details. Codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise, so do not rely on old paperwork.

Receiving money from abroad at Schlumberger Finance BV

For an international payment into your account at Schlumberger Finance BV, the sender has to have not just the SWIFT code. Share the account holder’s name, the IBAN or account number, SWIFT code SFBVNL2GXXX and your address.

The sender’s bank might also ask for the address of your bank, in which case the Den Haag head office is the usual answer. A mistake in your account number is harder to fix than you might think; copy them from your banking app rather than typing.

What lands in your account is often less than what was sent. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank – the price list of Schlumberger Finance BV tells you what applies. On invoices, you can agree how the fees are split, so that nobody is left short.