Question 1

What is the SWIFT code for Sparebank 1 SR?

Accepted Answer

The SWIFT/BIC code for Sparebank 1 SR is SPRONO22. 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 Sparebank 1 SR?

Accepted Answer

To send money internationally to Sparebank 1 SR, provide your bank with the SWIFT/BIC code SPRONO22 (STAVANGER, Norway) along with the recipient's full IBAN. Your bank will route the transfer via the SWIFT network.

Question 3

Is Sparebank 1 SR a SEPA member?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sparebank 1 SR 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, with no SWIFT fees required for intra-SEPA payments.

Question 4

What does the BIC code SPRONO22 mean?

Accepted Answer

In the BIC code SPRONO22: "SPRO" is the institution code identifying Sparebank 1 SR, "NO" is the ISO 3166-1 country code for Norway, and "22" is the location code indicating the bank's city or timezone zone.

SPRONO22

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