SWIFT/BIC code FORXFIH1XXX
FORXFIH1XXX belongs to Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FORXFIH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FORXFIH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FORX Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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
What bank is behind BIC FORXFIH1XXX?
FORXFIH1XXX identifies the head office of Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland in Helsinki, Finland. Use it when a payment to Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in FORXFIH1XXX mean?
FORX is the institution code of Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland, FI is the ISO code of Finland, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland?
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.
Do I need FORXFIH1XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need FORXFIH1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is FORXFIH1 and FORXFIH1XXX the same code?
Yes. FORXFIH1 is the short version of FORXFIH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Forex Bank AB, Filial I Finland in Helsinki.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.