SWIFT/BIC code DABAFIHHCLS
DABAFIHHCLS belongs to Danske Bank PLC in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DABAFIHHCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DABAFIHH |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Danske Bank PLC |
| Branch | Cls Services |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Danske Bank PLC SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- CLS 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 BIC DABAFIHHCLS?
DABAFIHHCLS identifies Cls Services, part of Danske Bank PLC in Helsinki, Finland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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 DABAFIHHCLS for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DABAFIHHCLS.
Can I use DABAFIHH instead of DABAFIHHCLS?
DABAFIHH points to the head office of Danske Bank PLC, while DABAFIHHCLS is Cls Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DABAFIHHCLS.
What does each part of DABAFIHHCLS mean?
DABA is the bank code of Danske Bank PLC, FI stands for Finland, HH is the code for the city or region and CLS identifies the branch Cls Services.
What is the best 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 – 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.