SWIFT/BIC code ALFPLV21XXX
ALFPLV21XXX belongs to Alfapay in Riga, Latvia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALFPLV21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALFPLV21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alfapay |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
How the Alfapay SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALFP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LV 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ALFPLV21XXX?
ALFPLV21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Alfapay in Riga, Latvia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Alfapay.
Is ALFPLV21 and ALFPLV21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ALFPLV21 is the 8-character version of ALFPLV21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Alfapay in Riga.
Do I need ALFPLV21XXX to send euros to Latvia?
Latvia belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ALFPLV21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Alfapay take in Latvia?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of ALFPLV21XXX mean?
ALFP is the institution code of Alfapay, LV is the ISO code of Latvia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alfapay?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.