SWIFT/BIC code ITELFIHHXXX
ITELFIHHXXX belongs to Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ITELFIHHXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ITELFIHH |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ITEL 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.
- 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 uses BIC ITELFIHHXXX?
The code ITELFIHHXXX belongs to the main office of Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC in Helsinki, Finland. Use it when a payment to Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC in Finland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in ITELFIHHXXX stand for?
ITEL is the institution code of Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC, FI stands for Finland, HH is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, ITELFIHHXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Central Bank of Savings Banks Finland PLC in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use ITELFIHHXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ITELFIHHXXX with the recipient before sending.
Do I need ITELFIHHXXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ITELFIHHXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.