SWIFT Code SPAVNOBBSTO — SPAREBANKEN VEST, STORD

About SWIFT Code SPAVNOBBSTO — SPAREBANKEN VEST, STORD

SWIFT code SPAVNOBBSTO is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPAREBANKEN VEST in STORD, 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 STORD. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SPAVNOBBSTO

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

When to Use SWIFT Code SPAVNOBBSTO

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPAREBANKEN VEST account in STORD, share SWIFT code SPAVNOBBSTO 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, STORD must provide SWIFT code SPAVNOBBSTO. 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 STORD rely on SWIFT code SPAVNOBBSTO 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 SPAVNOBBSTO Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SPAVNOBBSTO 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 SPAVNOBBSTO

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SPAVNOBBSTO uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for STORD 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 SPAVNOBBSTO directly with SPAREBANKEN VEST's STORD branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.