SWIFT Code NORGNOK1 — POSTEN NORGE AS, OSLO

About SWIFT Code NORGNOK1 — POSTEN NORGE AS, OSLO

SWIFT code NORGNOK1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for POSTEN NORGE 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 POSTEN NORGE 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 NORGNOK1

The code NORGNOK1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NORGNOK1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your POSTEN NORGE AS account in OSLO, share SWIFT code NORGNOK1 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 POSTEN NORGE AS, OSLO must provide SWIFT code NORGNOK1. 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 POSTEN NORGE AS in OSLO rely on SWIFT code NORGNOK1 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 POSTEN NORGE AS →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for POSTEN NORGE AS →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for POSTEN NORGE AS →

How SWIFT Code NORGNOK1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NORGNOK1 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 POSTEN NORGE AS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: POSTEN NORGE AS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NORGNOK1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NORGNOK1 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 NORGNOK1 directly with POSTEN NORGE AS's OSLO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.