SWIFT/BIC code ALONFI21XXX
ALONFI21XXX belongs to Alavieskan Osuuspankki in Alavieska, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALONFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALONFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alavieskan Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Alavieska |
| Country | Finland |
How the Alavieskan Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALON 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
What bank uses BIC ALONFI21XXX?
ALONFI21XXX identifies the main office of Alavieskan Osuuspankki in Alavieska, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to Alavieskan Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use ALONFI21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALONFI21XXX against the details from Alavieskan Osuuspankki before sending.
What do the letters in ALONFI21XXX mean?
ALON is the institution code of Alavieskan Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Alavieskan Osuuspankki in Finland?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Alavieskan Osuuspankki use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ALONFI21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Alavieskan Osuuspankki in Finland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Is ALONFI21 and ALONFI21XXX the same code?
Yes. ALONFI21 is the 8-character version of ALONFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Alavieskan Osuuspankki in Alavieska.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.