Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for SPAREBANKEN OEST?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for SPAREBANKEN OEST is SAOENO22. This 8-character code identifies the bank in international wire transfers and is registered with SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication).

Question 2

How do I send an international wire transfer to SPAREBANKEN OEST?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to SPAREBANKEN OEST, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SAOENO22 (DRAMMEN, Norway) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is SPAREBANKEN OEST a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, SPAREBANKEN OEST is a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) member. Euro transfers within the SEPA zone can be processed as fast, low-cost SEPA Credit Transfers using the recipient's IBAN — no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SAOENO22 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SAOENO22: "SAOE" is the institution code identifying SPAREBANKEN OEST, "NO" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Norway, and "22" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

SAOENO22

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