SWIFT/BIC code ESSEFIHXXXX
ESSEFIHXXXX belongs to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ESSEFIHXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ESSEFIHX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ESSE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HX 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 bank is behind BIC ESSEFIHXXXX?
The code ESSEFIHXXXX belongs to the main office of Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Helsinki, Finland. Use it when a payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need ESSEFIHXXXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ESSEFIHXXXX.
Are ESSEFIHX and ESSEFIHXXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. ESSEFIHX is the short version of ESSEFIHXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Helsinki.
Does Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ESSEFIHXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken in Finland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.