SWIFT/BIC code ETSAFI21XXX

ETSAFI21XXX belongs to Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki in Lappeenranta, Finland.

ETSAFI21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeETSAFI21XXX
8-character codeETSAFI21
Branch codeXXX
BankEtela-Karjalan Saastopankki
BranchHead office
CityLappeenranta
CountryFinland

How the Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

ETSA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 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 SWIFT code ETSAFI21XXX?

ETSAFI21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki in Lappeenranta, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki.

Does Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, ETSAFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of ETSAFI21XXX stand for?

ETSA is the institution code of Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter ETSAFI21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ETSAFI21XXX with the recipient before sending.

Is ETSAFI21 and ETSAFI21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. ETSAFI21 is the 8-character version of ETSAFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Etela-Karjalan Saastopankki in Lappeenranta.

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