GEBANLKH — ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK N.V.

The SWIFT code GEBANLKH identifies ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK N.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.

The 8 or 11 characters of GEBANLKH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GEBA) represent the bank code for ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK N.V.; characters 5-6 (NL) indicate the country code for Netherlands; characters 7-8 (KH) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.

GEBANLKH is formatted as a valid ISO 9362 Business Identifier Code and is listed in our reference directory for ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK N.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. Our directory records come from an open community compilation last updated in 2024, so listing is not confirmation of current status — SWIFT does not publish a free live status feed. Always confirm the code with the beneficiary bank before sending funds.

ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK N.V. is registered in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. While specific street-level coordinates are not published for this record, payments route to its registered municipality in Netherlands.

An 8-character BIC (BIC8) identifies an institution's primary head office, while an 11-character BIC (BIC11) specifies a distinct branch or department. Appending 'XXX' to GEBANLKH forms the conventional head-office branch suffix; both formats route validly on the network.

Yes. GEBANLKH is the primary 8-character head office code for ABN AMRO CLEARING BANK N.V.. When a specific branch BIC is unknown, payments directed to GEBANLKH (or GEBANLKHXXX) route to the central head office for internal distribution.

SWIFT codes like GEBANLKH identify the bank institution, while IBANs (ISO 13616) identify the individual customer account. Within SEPA (ECB SEPA), IBANs are sufficient for routing; outside SEPA, both SWIFT BIC and account number are typically required.

Using an incorrect code can delay transfers, cause payment returns, or route funds to an incorrect institution. Correspondent banks along the route may charge return processing fees, and currency conversion losses may occur. Always verify details with the beneficiary.

International SWIFT wires typically settle within 1 to 5 business days, depending on time zones, clearing cut-offs, correspondent hops (BIS CPMI), and compliance checks.

When sending and receiving banks lack direct clearing accounts, transfers route through intermediary correspondent banks (BIS CPMI) that maintain shared Nostro/Vostro accounts. Each hop may deduct a handling fee.

No. GEBANLKH is an international ISO 9362 SWIFT BIC. Domestic transfers in Netherlands clear through undefined under [object Object] oversight (primary currency: EUR). SWIFT BICs route cross-border transactions.

This record is sourced from an open community BIC compilation (2024 vintage). For full data provenance, see our Data Sources Register.

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