SWIFT/BIC code POOAFI21XXX
POOAFI21XXX belongs to Pohjolan Osuuspankki in Rovaniemi, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POOAFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POOAFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pohjolan Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Rovaniemi |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Pohjolan Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POOA 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 POOAFI21XXX?
The code POOAFI21XXX belongs to the head office of Pohjolan Osuuspankki in Rovaniemi, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Pohjolan Osuuspankki.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Pohjolan Osuuspankki in Finland?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need POOAFI21XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need POOAFI21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Pohjolan Osuuspankki?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are POOAFI21 and POOAFI21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. POOAFI21 is the 8-character version of POOAFI21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Pohjolan Osuuspankki in Rovaniemi.
What does each part of POOAFI21XXX stand for?
POOA is the institution code of Pohjolan Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.