VELHNL2A — VELCRO HOLDINGS B.V.
VELHNL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for VELCRO HOLDINGS B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
VELHNL2A is the SWIFT/BIC code for VELCRO HOLDINGS 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 | VELCRO HOLDINGS 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 VELHNL2A belong to?
The SWIFT code VELHNL2A identifies VELCRO HOLDINGS 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 VELHNL2A mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of VELHNL2A are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (VELH) represent the bank code for VELCRO HOLDINGS 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 VELHNL2A active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) VELHNL2A 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 VELHNL2A instead of VELHNL2A?
Yes. The 8-character code VELHNL2A represents the primary headquarters of VELCRO HOLDINGS B.V.. The 11-character code VELHNL2A targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to VELHNL2A (or VELHNL2AXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to VELHNL2A?
The physical address registered for VELHNL2A is: DE CUSERSTRAAT 91, 1081 CN, 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).