SWIFT Code AFJONO21 — AFJORD SPAREBANK, AFJORD

About SWIFT Code AFJONO21 — AFJORD SPAREBANK, AFJORD

SWIFT code AFJONO21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AFJORD SPAREBANK in AFJORD, Norway. 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 AFJORD SPAREBANK for all outward international remittances from AFJORD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AFJONO21

The code AFJONO21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AFJONO21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AFJORD SPAREBANK account in AFJORD, share SWIFT code AFJONO21 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 AFJORD SPAREBANK, AFJORD must provide SWIFT code AFJONO21. 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 AFJORD SPAREBANK in AFJORD rely on SWIFT code AFJONO21 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 AFJORD SPAREBANK →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AFJORD SPAREBANK →

How SWIFT Code AFJONO21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AFJONO21 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 AFJORD SPAREBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AFJORD SPAREBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AFJONO21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AFJONO21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for AFJORD 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 Norway.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AFJONO21 directly with AFJORD SPAREBANK's AFJORD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.