VTCENL22 — VTC EUROPE B.V.
VTCENL22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for VTC EUROPE B.V. in AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
VTCENL22 is the SWIFT/BIC code for VTC 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 | VTC EUROPE B.V. |
| Country | Netherlands (NL) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code VTCENL22 belong to?
The SWIFT code VTCENL22 identifies VTC 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 VTCENL22 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of VTCENL22 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (VTCE) represent the bank code for VTC EUROPE B.V.; characters 5-6 (NL) indicate the country code for Netherlands; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code VTCENL22 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) VTCENL22 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code VTCENL22 instead of VTCENL22?
Yes. The 8-character code VTCENL22 represents the primary headquarters of VTC EUROPE B.V.. The 11-character code VTCENL22 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to VTCENL22 (or VTCENL22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to VTCENL22?
The physical address registered for VTCENL22 is: BEURSPLEIN 5, 1012 JW, 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).