SWIFT/BIC codes in Norway: banks starting with W

Finding a SWIFT code in Norway

On this page you find the SWIFT/BIC codes of 306 institutions in Norway, 731 codes in all. Every code identifies an institution or one of its branches.

Choose the bank from the list to view the head office code and any branch codes. Further down we explain how a code from Norway is put together, how to send money to Norway without overpaying and how to check a code before you pay.

The structure of a Norway SWIFT/BIC code

A SWIFT code is 8 or 11 characters long and the parts always come in the same order. Characters one to four stand for the bank, the fifth and sixth characters form the country code and characters seven and eight give the location.

For banks in Norway, characters five and six are the ISO country code of Norway, which makes these codes easy to recognise. Codes with other letters in that position belong to a bank abroad – a quick way to catch mistakes.

The optional last three characters identify a specific branch; XXX means the head office. Use a branch code only when the recipient explicitly gives you one.

Paying in euros to Norway

Because Norway is in SEPA, a euro payment to a bank in Norway normally only needs an IBAN. Most banking apps do not require the BIC for these payments.

The BIC still matter for payments in other currencies and when the money comes from outside SEPA. Instant euro transfers have become widely available within SEPA, though not every bank offers them for every account. Costs stay low as long as no currency is converted – conversion is what costs money.

Incoming international payments in Norway

When you are waiting for money from abroad on an account in Norway, give the sender all details at once. In practice that means: your name exactly as it appears on the account, your account number or IBAN, the BIC of your bank and usually your postal address.

Your bank’s code is in the list on this page but always compare it with your own bank details. You can include your bank’s name and city.

Do not be surprised if the incoming amount is below the amount on the sender’s receipt. Fees for incoming transfers vary from bank to bank – your bank’s price list tells you what applies. On invoices, state how the fees are split.

How long does a transfer to Norway take?

How quickly a payment reaches Norway depends on several factors: the currency, the number of banks in between, cut-off times and time zones. Transfers sent after the cut-off time or on weekends and holidays usually start a business day later.

Many banks are connected to SWIFT gpi. Every payment gets a unique reference, the UETR that banks can use to see where the money is. Specialist transfer services usually show a status online, which makes it easier to see where the money is.

Check the code before you pay

The most reliable place for the correct BIC remains a document from the bank itself, such as a statement or the account page in online banking. When the code you were given differs from the code listed here, stop and ask: check with the recipient or the bank.

We gather SWIFT/BIC codes using publicly available data and check our list from time to time. Still, banks merge or retire codes, so information can be out of date. Use this list as a reference. We are a comparison site.

Fraudsters often send fake invoices with new bank details. A valid BIC tells you nothing about who owns the account – scammers use the codes of real banks.

Banks in Norway starting with :letter

You are looking at a filtered list: only banks in Norway with a name starting with :letter. The totals on this page cover every bank we list and not only this letter.

Many institutions appear under their official name, which may start with words like Bank or Banco. Try the full list for Norway if you are not sure the exact name.

The cheapest way to send money to Norway

What you pay for a transfer to Norway is made up of more than one component, and the fee on your screen is only one of them. There is a transfer fee, possibly fees from correspondent banks along the way and, most importantly, the exchange rate markup when currencies differ.

The real cost is often in the rate, not in the fee. An easy check: set the offered rate next to the mid-market rate and look at the difference.

Specialist money transfer services frequently offer a rate near the mid-market rate. Before you send money to Norway, it is worth comparing the total cost on GoldexPay rather than accepting the first rate you see.

Norway and the Norwegian Krone

The local currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). A payment in a foreign currency will be exchanged into NOK before it reaches the account.

Where the conversion happens has an effect on the final amount, since every bank sets its own rate. Check what NOK the recipient gets via several services before choosing one. With bigger transfers, even a small gap in the rate adds up quickly.

Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning and its SWIFT codes

Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning leads our list of Norway banks when it comes to the number of SWIFT/BIC codes. Its main office uses STKTNOK1000.

Many codes often reflects that the bank registers branches and departments separately, not necessarily that the bank is the biggest in the country. Making a payment to Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning? Go with STKTNOK1000 except when a specific branch code is requested.