PVHENL2A — PVH EUROPE B.V.
PVHENL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for PVH EUROPE B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PVHENL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for PVH EUROPE B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | PVH EUROPE B.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 PVHENL2A belong to?
The SWIFT code PVHENL2A identifies PVH EUROPE B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PVHENL2A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PVHENL2A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PVHE) represent the bank code for PVH EUROPE B.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 PVHENL2A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PVHENL2A 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 PVHENL2A instead of PVHENL2A?
Yes. The 8-character code PVHENL2A represents the primary headquarters of PVH EUROPE B.V.. The 11-character code PVHENL2A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PVHENL2A (or PVHENL2AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PVHENL2A?
The physical address registered for PVHENL2A is: DANZIGERKADE 165, 1013 AP, AMSTERDAM, 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).