SWIFT/BIC code PIIKFI21XXX
PIIKFI21XXX belongs to Piikkion Osuuspankki in Piikkio, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIIKFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIIKFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Piikkion Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Piikkio |
| Country | Finland |
How the Piikkion Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIIK 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 PIIKFI21XXX?
PIIKFI21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Piikkion Osuuspankki in Piikkio, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to Piikkion Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Piikkion Osuuspankki in Finland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Piikkion Osuuspankki have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – PIIKFI21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Piikkion Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of PIIKFI21XXX stand for?
PIIK is the bank code of Piikkion Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need PIIKFI21XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PIIKFI21XXX.
What happens if I enter PIIKFI21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PIIKFI21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.