SWIFT/BIC code DABAFIHHCAP
DABAFIHHCAP belongs to Danske Bank PLC in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DABAFIHHCAP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DABAFIHH |
| Branch code | CAP |
| Bank | Danske Bank PLC |
| Branch | Danske Capital |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Danske Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DABA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CAP 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 bank is behind SWIFT code DABAFIHHCAP?
The code DABAFIHHCAP belongs to Danske Capital, a branch or department of Danske Bank PLC in Helsinki, Finland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of DABAFIHHCAP mean?
DABA is the bank code of Danske Bank PLC, FI stands for Finland, HH is the location code and CAP is the code of the department Danske Capital.
How long does a transfer to Danske Bank PLC take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DABAFIHHCAP for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DABAFIHHCAP.
Can I use DABAFIHH instead of DABAFIHHCAP?
DABAFIHH points to the main office of Danske Bank PLC, while DABAFIHHCAP points to Danske Capital. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DABAFIHHCAP.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Danske Bank PLC?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.