SWIFT/BIC code PUOKFI21XXX
PUOKFI21XXX belongs to Puolangan Osuuspankki in Puolanka, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUOKFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUOKFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Puolangan Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Puolanka |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Puolangan Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PUOK 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 SWIFT/BIC code PUOKFI21XXX?
The code PUOKFI21XXX belongs to the main office of Puolangan Osuuspankki in Puolanka, Finland. Use it when a payment to Puolangan Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
Does Puolangan Osuuspankki use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, PUOKFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Puolangan Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is PUOKFI21 and PUOKFI21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. PUOKFI21 is the short version of PUOKFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Puolangan Osuuspankki in Puolanka.
Do I need PUOKFI21XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PUOKFI21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Puolangan Osuuspankki take in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Puolangan Osuuspankki?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.