SWIFT Code NORVNO21 — SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST, KRISTIANSUND N

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST in KRISTIANSUND N, Norway. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
Norway
SPAREBANK…
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Result

KRISTIANSUND N

SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST · Norway

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

NORVNO21

Code Breakdown

NORV Bank Code
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NO Country
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21 Location

Branch

KRISTIANSUND N

Country Code

NO

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code NORVNO21 — SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST, KRISTIANSUND N

SWIFT code NORVNO21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST in KRISTIANSUND N, 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 SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST for all outward international remittances from KRISTIANSUND N. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NORVNO21

The code NORVNO21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeNORV4 lettersIdentifies SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST as the institution
Country CodeNO2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Norway
Location Code212 charsCity/region identifier within Norway
Quick Tip: NORVNO21 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code NORVNO21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST account in KRISTIANSUND N, share SWIFT code NORVNO21 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 SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST, KRISTIANSUND N must provide SWIFT code NORVNO21. 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 SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST in KRISTIANSUND N rely on SWIFT code NORVNO21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT NORVNO218 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code NORVNO21 in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST →

How SWIFT Code NORVNO21 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NORVNO21 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 SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NORVNO21

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NORVNO21 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for KRISTIANSUND N 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 NORVNO21 directly with SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST's KRISTIANSUND N branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against SPAREBANK 1 NORDVEST's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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