Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch SWIFT/BIC code

What OSCLNOKK means for a payment to Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch

OSCLNOKK and OSCLNOKKXXX are the short and the long form of the same bank identifier, and both lead to Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch in Oslo. A SWIFT code tells the sending bank which institution is meant to get the money. In practice you usually see the code on invoices from abroad, in payment forms and on the account details of Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch customers.

This page is meant to help anyone who receives money at an account at Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch and wants to get the details right. The SWIFT code alone does not identify a personal account; that is what the account number or IBAN .

About this information

Our SWIFT/BIC directory is compiled from publicly available sources and is updated regularly. Institutions merge, close branches and retire codes – a directory can be a step behind. Figures such as the number of codes are from our directory and are not confirmed by Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch.

Use our data as a starting point, not as the last word – the bank details from the recipient are leading. GoldexPay has no connection to Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page so we can correct it.

Norwegian Krone (NOK) and conversion costs

Norway uses the Norwegian Krone, code NOK. A payment in a foreign currency will be converted into NOK before it reaches the account – and the bank that does it picks the rate. Every conversion costs the amount – usually through the rate rather than a fee.

Where the conversion happens affects how much arrives, since every bank sets its own rate. Compare what NOK the recipient gets via different providers before choosing one.

The NOK rate fluctuates throughout the day. On larger amounts, even small difference in the rate can be worth more than the fee.

Transfer times and tracking a payment to Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch

How quickly a payment reaches Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch is determined by several factors: the currency, how many intermediary banks are involved, cut-off times and time zones. Payments made after the cut-off time or just before a weekend or public holiday often go out the next business day. Sometimes a bank wants to know about the purpose of a payment, which can hold things up.

A growing number of banks use SWIFT gpi, which lets them follow a payment from bank to bank. Every gpi transfer carries a unique transaction reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Save your transfer receipt.

A delayed transfer is traced from the sending side on the basis of the transfer details. As a recipient, it helps to check your account to see a partial amount because fees can reduce the amount.

Sending money abroad from Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch

The price of a payment abroad is made up of several parts. Besides a fixed fee, banks in between may take a cut, and if the money changes currency the bank usually applies a rate that is less favourable than the real market rate.

Many banks rarely show their exchange rate markup separately – you only notice it if you compare. A simple test: put the rate you get next to the mid-market rate for the same moment and work out the difference on your amount.

Specialist money transfer services frequently use rates closer to the mid-market rate and lower fees. GoldexPay compares transfer providers side by side, showing what actually arrives for the same amount sent. You can always keep your account at Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch; only the conversion and sending happen elsewhere.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Fraudsters often use payment requests containing changed bank details, sometimes in an email that looks completely genuine. A correct SWIFT code tells you nothing about who owns the account.

Always verify a change of bank details by phone, using a number you already had. Pressure and secrecy tend to be warning signs – a real supplier can wait a day. Acted too fast? Call the bank you paid from straight away and have them start a recall.

Recipients can be targeted as well: one known trick is a buyer who pays too much followed by a request to send back the difference to another account. Wait until the money has really arrived – ask Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch if something looks wrong.

Head office or branch code at Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch?

Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch has 6 different SWIFT/BIC codes. One of them is the head office code, OSCLNOKKXXX; the others belong to branches.

For most incoming transfers, the head office code OSCLNOKKXXX is the right choice. If you have been given a specific code, stick to it rather than swapping it for the head office code.

The safest route is to take the code directly from the recipient’s statement. Branch codes are sometimes changed or retired when banks reorganise.

Do you need OSCLNOKK for a SEPA transfer?

Because Norway is part of SEPA, a euro payment to Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch from within the SEPA area usually only needs an IBAN. Many banks no longer ask for the BIC in that case.

A SWIFT code like OSCLNOKK does come into play when the currency is not euros. If your banking app has a field for the BIC anyway, entering OSCLNOKK does no harm.

Instant payments in euros are widely supported within SEPA; check with Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch whether it applies to your account. As long as the payment stays in euros, a SEPA transfer tends to be inexpensive.

What the XXX in OSCLNOKKXXX means

A BIC is made up of a few fixed parts: the first four letters stand for the bank, characters five and six give the country and the two after that indicate the location. That gives you OSCLNOKK for Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch.

Many payment forms work with both lengths. If yours asks for eleven characters, enter OSCLNOKKXXX.

In practice the code is typed in capitals and without spaces. Watch for O versus 0 or I versus 1, a common source of typos.

Is OSCLNOKK still correct? How to check

Ask the recipient to send you the bank details directly from their banking app. Check that code against OSCLNOKK here.

An incorrect BIC can cause delays, a returned payment or extra fees for investigation. Remember the account number: an error there can be more difficult to correct than a wrong code.

Most online banking apps check the structure of an IBAN. Some banks now check the name with the account before you confirm – do not ignore a mismatch warning. A small test payment can be a sensible step for large sums.

Receiving money from abroad at Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch

For an international payment into your account at Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch, the sender has to have more than the SWIFT code. Share the account holder’s name, the IBAN or account number, SWIFT code OSCLNOKKXXX and your address, which some banks require.

Certain banks want the address of Six X-Clear AG Norwegian Branch in Oslo. Double-check every detail before you share them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

Expect that the amount credited is below the amount on the sender’s receipt. Correspondent banks can take a fee, and if the money is converted, an exchange rate margin applies. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees, especially for larger amounts.