SWIFT/BIC code PEFNFIH1XXX
PEFNFIH1XXX belongs to Op Pension Fund in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PEFNFIH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PEFNFIH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Op Pension Fund |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Op Pension Fund SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PEFN 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 SWIFT code PEFNFIH1XXX?
The code PEFNFIH1XXX belongs to the main office of Op Pension Fund in Helsinki, Finland. Use it when a payment to Op Pension Fund does not need a specific branch.
Does Op Pension Fund use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PEFNFIH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Op Pension Fund in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Op Pension Fund in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PEFNFIH1XXX 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. If you send another currency you still need PEFNFIH1XXX.
Are PEFNFIH1 and PEFNFIH1XXX the same code?
Yes. PEFNFIH1 is the short version of PEFNFIH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Op Pension Fund in Helsinki.
What does each part of PEFNFIH1XXX mean?
PEFN is the institution code of Op Pension Fund, FI stands for Finland, H1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.