SWIFT Code SPAVNOBB — SPAREBANKEN VEST, BERGEN

About SWIFT Code SPAVNOBB — SPAREBANKEN VEST, BERGEN

SWIFT code SPAVNOBB is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPAREBANKEN VEST 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 SPAREBANKEN VEST 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 SPAVNOBB

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SPAVNOBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPAREBANKEN VEST account in BERGEN, share SWIFT code SPAVNOBB 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 SPAREBANKEN VEST, BERGEN must provide SWIFT code SPAVNOBB. 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 SPAREBANKEN VEST in BERGEN rely on SWIFT code SPAVNOBB 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 SPAREBANKEN VEST →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPAREBANKEN VEST →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPAREBANKEN VEST →

How SWIFT Code SPAVNOBB Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SPAVNOBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SPAVNOBB 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 SPAVNOBB directly with SPAREBANKEN VEST's BERGEN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.