SWIFT Code SKIANOBB — SKANDIABANKEN ASA, BERGEN

About SWIFT Code SKIANOBB — SKANDIABANKEN ASA, BERGEN

SWIFT code SKIANOBB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SKANDIABANKEN ASA in BERGEN, 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 SKANDIABANKEN ASA for all outward international remittances from BERGEN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SKIANOBB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SKIANOBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SKANDIABANKEN ASA account in BERGEN, share SWIFT code SKIANOBB 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 SKANDIABANKEN ASA, BERGEN must provide SWIFT code SKIANOBB. 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 SKANDIABANKEN ASA in BERGEN rely on SWIFT code SKIANOBB 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 SKANDIABANKEN ASA →

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

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

How SWIFT Code SKIANOBB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SKIANOBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SKIANOBB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BERGEN 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 SKIANOBB directly with SKANDIABANKEN ASA's BERGEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.