SWIFT/BIC code LPFBFIH1XXX
LPFBFIH1XXX belongs to AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LPFBFIH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LPFBFIH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
The way the AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LPFB 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
Which institution uses SWIFT/BIC code LPFBFIH1XXX?
LPFBFIH1XXX identifies the main office of AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch in Helsinki, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch take in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need LPFBFIH1XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need LPFBFIH1XXX.
Is LPFBFIH1 and LPFBFIH1XXX the same code?
Yes. LPFBFIH1 is the short version of LPFBFIH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch in Helsinki.
What do the letters in LPFBFIH1XXX stand for?
LPFB is the bank code of AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch, FI stands for Finland, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Does AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, LPFBFIH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for AS Lhv Pank Finnish Branch in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.