AKZONL2A — AKZO NOBEL N.V.
AKZONL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for AKZO NOBEL N.V. in ARNHEM, Netherlands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
AKZONL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for AKZO NOBEL N.V. in ARNHEM, Netherlands. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | AKZO NOBEL N.V. |
| Country | Netherlands (NL) |
| Location Code | 2A |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code AKZONL2A belong to?
The SWIFT code AKZONL2A identifies AKZO NOBEL N.V. in ARNHEM, Netherlands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code AKZONL2A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of AKZONL2A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (AKZO) represent the bank code for AKZO NOBEL N.V.; characters 5-6 (NL) indicate the country code for Netherlands; characters 7-8 (2A) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code AKZONL2A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) AKZONL2A is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2A' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code AKZONL2A instead of AKZONL2A?
Yes. The 8-character code AKZONL2A represents the primary headquarters of AKZO NOBEL N.V.. The 11-character code AKZONL2A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to AKZONL2A (or AKZONL2AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to AKZONL2A?
The physical address registered for AKZONL2A is: VELPERWEG 76, 6824 BM, ARNHEM, Netherlands. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).