SWIFT Code ESSENOKX — SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN, OSLO

About SWIFT Code ESSENOKX — SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN, OSLO

SWIFT code ESSENOKX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN 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 SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN 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 ESSENOKX

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ESSENOKX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN account in OSLO, share SWIFT code ESSENOKX 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 SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN, OSLO must provide SWIFT code ESSENOKX. 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 SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN in OSLO rely on SWIFT code ESSENOKX 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 SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN →

How SWIFT Code ESSENOKX Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ESSENOKX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ESSENOKX 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 ESSENOKX directly with SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA BANKEN's OSLO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.