SWIFT Code BICKNL21PRF — BINCKBANK N.V., AMSTERDAM

About SWIFT Code BICKNL21PRF — BINCKBANK N.V., AMSTERDAM

SWIFT code BICKNL21PRF is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BINCKBANK N.V. in AMSTERDAM, 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 BINCKBANK N.V. for all outward international remittances from AMSTERDAM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BICKNL21PRF

The code BICKNL21PRF follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BICKNL21PRF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BINCKBANK N.V. account in AMSTERDAM, share SWIFT code BICKNL21PRF 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 BINCKBANK N.V., AMSTERDAM must provide SWIFT code BICKNL21PRF. 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 BINCKBANK N.V. in AMSTERDAM rely on SWIFT code BICKNL21PRF 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 BINCKBANK N.V. →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BICKNL21PRF Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BICKNL21PRF 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 BINCKBANK N.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BINCKBANK N.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BICKNL21PRF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BICKNL21PRF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for AMSTERDAM 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 BICKNL21PRF directly with BINCKBANK N.V.'s AMSTERDAM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.