SWIFT Code ICSVNL21 — INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V., DIEMEN

About SWIFT Code ICSVNL21 — INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V., DIEMEN

SWIFT code ICSVNL21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. in DIEMEN, 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 INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. for all outward international remittances from DIEMEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ICSVNL21

The code ICSVNL21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ICSVNL21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. account in DIEMEN, share SWIFT code ICSVNL21 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 INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V., DIEMEN must provide SWIFT code ICSVNL21. 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 INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. in DIEMEN rely on SWIFT code ICSVNL21 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 INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. →

How SWIFT Code ICSVNL21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ICSVNL21 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 INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ICSVNL21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ICSVNL21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DIEMEN 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 ICSVNL21 directly with INTERNATIONAL CARD SERVICES B.V.'s DIEMEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.