SWIFT/BIC code POOPFI21XXX
POOPFI21XXX belongs to Porvoon Osuuspankki in Porvoo, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | POOPFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | POOPFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Porvoon Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Porvoo |
| Country | Finland |
How the Porvoon Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- POOP 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code POOPFI21XXX?
The code POOPFI21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Porvoon Osuuspankki in Porvoo, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to Porvoon Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
Does Porvoon Osuuspankki use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, POOPFI21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Porvoon Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in POOPFI21XXX mean?
POOP is the institution code of Porvoon Osuuspankki, FI stands for Finland, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Porvoon Osuuspankki?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need POOPFI21XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need POOPFI21XXX.
Is POOPFI21 and POOPFI21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. POOPFI21 is the 8-character version of POOPFI21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Porvoon Osuuspankki in Porvoo.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.