SWIFT Code ORFFNOK1 — ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS, OSLO

About SWIFT Code ORFFNOK1 — ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS, OSLO

SWIFT code ORFFNOK1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING 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 ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING 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 ORFFNOK1

The code ORFFNOK1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ORFFNOK1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS account in OSLO, share SWIFT code ORFFNOK1 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 ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS, OSLO must provide SWIFT code ORFFNOK1. 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 ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS in OSLO rely on SWIFT code ORFFNOK1 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 ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS →

How SWIFT Code ORFFNOK1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ORFFNOK1 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 ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ORFFNOK1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ORFFNOK1 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 ORFFNOK1 directly with ORKLA FINANS KAPITALFORVALTNING AS's OSLO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.