SWIFT/BIC code ALEPFI21XXX
ALEPFI21XXX belongs to Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki in Alavus, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALEPFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALEPFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Alavus |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALEP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALEPFI21XXX?
ALEPFI21XXX identifies the headquarters of Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki in Alavus, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
Does Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALEPFI21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in ALEPFI21XXX stand for?
ALEP is the institution code of Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki in Finland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Alavuden Seudun Osuuspankki in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ALEPFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ALEPFI21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.