SWIFT Code KNABNL2H — KNAB, HOOFDDORP

About SWIFT Code KNABNL2H — KNAB, HOOFDDORP

SWIFT code KNABNL2H is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KNAB in HOOFDDORP, 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 KNAB for all outward international remittances from HOOFDDORP. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KNABNL2H

The code KNABNL2H follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KNABNL2H

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KNAB account in HOOFDDORP, share SWIFT code KNABNL2H 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 KNAB, HOOFDDORP must provide SWIFT code KNABNL2H. 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 KNAB in HOOFDDORP rely on SWIFT code KNABNL2H 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 KNAB →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KNAB →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KNAB →

How SWIFT Code KNABNL2H Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KNABNL2H 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 KNAB.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KNAB receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KNABNL2H

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KNABNL2H uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HOOFDDORP 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 KNABNL2H directly with KNAB's HOOFDDORP branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.