SWIFT Code ACHLNL21 — ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V., S-GRAVENHAGE

About SWIFT Code ACHLNL21 — ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V., S-GRAVENHAGE

SWIFT code ACHLNL21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. in S-GRAVENHAGE, Netherlands. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. for all outward international remittances from S-GRAVENHAGE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ACHLNL21

The code ACHLNL21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ACHLNL21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. account in S-GRAVENHAGE, share SWIFT code ACHLNL21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V., S-GRAVENHAGE must provide SWIFT code ACHLNL21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. in S-GRAVENHAGE rely on SWIFT code ACHLNL21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. →

How SWIFT Code ACHLNL21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ACHLNL21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ACHLNL21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ACHLNL21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for S-GRAVENHAGE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Netherlands.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ACHLNL21 directly with ACHMEA BANK HOLDING N.V.'s S-GRAVENHAGE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.