SWIFT / BIC Code
NOLADE2H
SEPA MemberNorddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)
NOLADE2H is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB), registered in Hannover. Its bank code (BLZ) is 25050000, the code an IBAN at Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB) carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
NOLA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
2H: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)'s participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)?
NOLADE2H. Written with the head-office branch code it is NOLADE2HXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does NOLADE2H mean?
"NOLA" identifies Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB), "DE" is the country code for Germany, "2H" is the location code.
What is Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)'s bank code (BLZ)?
25050000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB) IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 25050000 for Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB) in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB) confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB)'s registered office?
Friedrichswall 10, 30159 Hannover, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Friedrichswall 10, Hannover as its address.