SWIFT/BIC code BISKFIH1XXX

BISKFIH1XXX belongs to Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike in Helsinki, Finland.

BISKFIH1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBISKFIH1XXX
8-character codeBISKFIH1
Branch codeXXX
BankBigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike
BranchHead office
CityHelsinki
CountryFinland

The way the Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BISK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
H1 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 code BISKFIH1XXX?

BISKFIH1XXX identifies the main office of Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike in Helsinki, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike.

Does Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BISKFIH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter BISKFIH1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BISKFIH1XXX against the details from Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike in Finland?

Many banks 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.

What does each part of BISKFIH1XXX stand for?

BISK is the institution code of Bigbank AS Suomen Sivuliike, FI is the ISO code of Finland, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

Do I need BISKFIH1XXX to send euros to Finland?

Finland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need BISKFIH1XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.