SWIFT/BIC code EIMIISREXXX
EIMIISREXXX belongs to Eimskipafelag Islands Hf in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EIMIISREXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EIMIISRE |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Eimskipafelag Islands Hf |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Reykjavik |
| Country | Iceland |
The way the Eimskipafelag Islands Hf SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EIMI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- RE 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 EIMIISREXXX?
EIMIISREXXX identifies the headquarters of Eimskipafelag Islands Hf in Reykjavik, Iceland. It is the code to use when a payment to Eimskipafelag Islands Hf does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in EIMIISREXXX mean?
EIMI is the institution code of Eimskipafelag Islands Hf, IS is the ISO code of Iceland, RE is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Eimskipafelag Islands Hf have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – EIMIISREXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Eimskipafelag Islands Hf in Iceland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Eimskipafelag Islands Hf?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Iceland with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Eimskipafelag Islands Hf take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need EIMIISREXXX to send euros to Iceland?
Iceland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need EIMIISREXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.