SWIFT Code XOSLNOK1 — OSLO BORS ASA, OSLO

About SWIFT Code XOSLNOK1 — OSLO BORS ASA, OSLO

SWIFT code XOSLNOK1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for OSLO BORS ASA 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 OSLO BORS ASA 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 XOSLNOK1

The code XOSLNOK1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code XOSLNOK1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your OSLO BORS ASA account in OSLO, share SWIFT code XOSLNOK1 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 OSLO BORS ASA, OSLO must provide SWIFT code XOSLNOK1. 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 OSLO BORS ASA in OSLO rely on SWIFT code XOSLNOK1 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 OSLO BORS ASA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for OSLO BORS ASA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for OSLO BORS ASA →

How SWIFT Code XOSLNOK1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code XOSLNOK1 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 OSLO BORS ASA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: OSLO BORS ASA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code XOSLNOK1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter XOSLNOK1 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 XOSLNOK1 directly with OSLO BORS ASA's OSLO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.