SWIFT Code ASRBNL2R — ASR BANK N.V., UTRECHT

About SWIFT Code ASRBNL2R — ASR BANK N.V., UTRECHT

SWIFT code ASRBNL2R is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ASR BANK N.V. in UTRECHT, 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 ASR BANK N.V. for all outward international remittances from UTRECHT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ASRBNL2R

The code ASRBNL2R follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ASRBNL2R

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ASR BANK N.V. account in UTRECHT, share SWIFT code ASRBNL2R 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 ASR BANK N.V., UTRECHT must provide SWIFT code ASRBNL2R. 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 ASR BANK N.V. in UTRECHT rely on SWIFT code ASRBNL2R 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 ASR BANK N.V. →

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

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

How SWIFT Code ASRBNL2R Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ASRBNL2R 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 ASR BANK N.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ASR BANK N.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ASRBNL2R

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ASRBNL2R uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for UTRECHT 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 ASRBNL2R directly with ASR BANK N.V.'s UTRECHT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.