SWIFT/BIC code PAOIFI21XXX
PAOIFI21XXX belongs to Parkanon Osuuspankki in Parkano, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAOIFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAOIFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Parkanon Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Parkano |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Parkanon Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAOI 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
What bank uses BIC PAOIFI21XXX?
PAOIFI21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Parkanon Osuuspankki in Parkano, Finland. Use it when you send money to an account at Parkanon Osuuspankki.
What do the letters in PAOIFI21XXX mean?
PAOI is the bank code of Parkanon Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Parkanon Osuuspankki have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PAOIFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Parkanon Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does a transfer to Parkanon Osuuspankki take in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PAOIFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PAOIFI21XXX.
Is PAOIFI21 and PAOIFI21XXX the same code?
Yes. PAOIFI21 is the short version of PAOIFI21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Parkanon Osuuspankki in Parkano.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.