SWIFT Code BIENNOK1 — BIEN SPAREBANK AS, OSLO

About SWIFT Code BIENNOK1 — BIEN SPAREBANK AS, OSLO

SWIFT code BIENNOK1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BIEN SPAREBANK AS in OSLO, 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 BIEN SPAREBANK AS for all outward international remittances from OSLO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BIENNOK1

The code BIENNOK1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BIENNOK1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BIEN SPAREBANK AS account in OSLO, share SWIFT code BIENNOK1 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 BIEN SPAREBANK AS, OSLO must provide SWIFT code BIENNOK1. 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 BIEN SPAREBANK AS in OSLO rely on SWIFT code BIENNOK1 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 BIEN SPAREBANK AS →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BIENNOK1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BIENNOK1 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 BIEN SPAREBANK AS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BIEN SPAREBANK AS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BIENNOK1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BIENNOK1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for OSLO 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 BIENNOK1 directly with BIEN SPAREBANK AS's OSLO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.