BFOFNL2R — UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V.
BFOFNL2R is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V. in ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
BFOFNL2R is the SWIFT/BIC code for UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V. in ROTTERDAM, Netherlands. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V. |
| Country | Netherlands (NL) |
| Location Code | 2R |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code BFOFNL2R belong to?
The SWIFT code BFOFNL2R identifies UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V. in ROTTERDAM, Netherlands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code BFOFNL2R mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of BFOFNL2R are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (BFOF) represent the bank code for UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V.; characters 5-6 (NL) indicate the country code for Netherlands; characters 7-8 (2R) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code BFOFNL2R active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) BFOFNL2R is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2R' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code BFOFNL2R instead of BFOFNL2R?
Yes. The 8-character code BFOFNL2R represents the primary headquarters of UNILEVER FINANCE NETHERLANDS B.V.. The 11-character code BFOFNL2R targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to BFOFNL2R (or BFOFNL2RXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to BFOFNL2R?
The physical address registered for BFOFNL2R is: WEENA 455, 3013 AL, ROTTERDAM, 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).