SWIFT Code SFBVNL2G — SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV, DEN HAAG

About SWIFT Code SFBVNL2G — SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV, DEN HAAG

SWIFT code SFBVNL2G is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV in DEN HAAG, 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 SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV for all outward international remittances from DEN HAAG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SFBVNL2G

The code SFBVNL2G follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SFBVNL2G

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV account in DEN HAAG, share SWIFT code SFBVNL2G 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 SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV, DEN HAAG must provide SWIFT code SFBVNL2G. 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 SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV in DEN HAAG rely on SWIFT code SFBVNL2G 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 SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV →

How SWIFT Code SFBVNL2G Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SFBVNL2G 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 SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SFBVNL2G

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SFBVNL2G uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DEN HAAG 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 SFBVNL2G directly with SCHLUMBERGER FINANCE BV's DEN HAAG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.