SWIFT Code BFOFNL2R — UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV, ROTTERDAM

About SWIFT Code BFOFNL2R — UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV, ROTTERDAM

SWIFT code BFOFNL2R is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV in ROTTERDAM, 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 UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV for all outward international remittances from ROTTERDAM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BFOFNL2R

The code BFOFNL2R follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BFOFNL2R

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV account in ROTTERDAM, share SWIFT code BFOFNL2R 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 UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV, ROTTERDAM must provide SWIFT code BFOFNL2R. 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 UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV in ROTTERDAM rely on SWIFT code BFOFNL2R 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 UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BFOFNL2R Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BFOFNL2R 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 UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BFOFNL2R

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BFOFNL2R uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ROTTERDAM 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 BFOFNL2R directly with UNILEVER FINANCE INTERNATIONAL BV's ROTTERDAM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.