SWIFT/BIC code MESNFI21XXX
MESNFI21XXX belongs to Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki in Mellila, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MESNFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MESNFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Mellila |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MESN 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code MESNFI21XXX?
MESNFI21XXX identifies the head office of Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki in Mellila, Finland. Use it when a payment to Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
Is MESNFI21 and MESNFI21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MESNFI21 is the short version of MESNFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki in Mellila.
How long does it take to send money to Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MESNFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MESNFI21XXX.
What does each part of MESNFI21XXX stand for?
MESN is the bank code of Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Does Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MESNFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Mellilan Seudun Osuuspankki 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.