SWIFT Code HOSANO21 — HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK, ULEFOSS

About SWIFT Code HOSANO21 — HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK, ULEFOSS

SWIFT code HOSANO21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK in ULEFOSS, 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 HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK for all outward international remittances from ULEFOSS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HOSANO21

The code HOSANO21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code HOSANO21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK account in ULEFOSS, share SWIFT code HOSANO21 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 HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK, ULEFOSS must provide SWIFT code HOSANO21. 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 HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK in ULEFOSS rely on SWIFT code HOSANO21 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 HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK →

How SWIFT Code HOSANO21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HOSANO21 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 HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HOSANO21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HOSANO21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ULEFOSS 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 HOSANO21 directly with HOLLA OG LUNDE SPAREBANK's ULEFOSS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.