SWIFT Code UNLLNL21 — UNILEVER, ROTTERDAM

About SWIFT Code UNLLNL21 — UNILEVER, ROTTERDAM

SWIFT code UNLLNL21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UNILEVER 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 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 UNLLNL21

The code UNLLNL21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code UNLLNL21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNILEVER account in ROTTERDAM, share SWIFT code UNLLNL21 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, ROTTERDAM must provide SWIFT code UNLLNL21. 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 in ROTTERDAM rely on SWIFT code UNLLNL21 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 →

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

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

How SWIFT Code UNLLNL21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UNLLNL21 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.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UNILEVER receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UNLLNL21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UNLLNL21 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 UNLLNL21 directly with UNILEVER's ROTTERDAM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.