SWIFT/BIC code PYPAFI21XXX

PYPAFI21XXX belongs to Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki in Hammaslahti, Finland.

PYPAFI21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePYPAFI21XXX
8-character codePYPAFI21
Branch codeXXX
BankPyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki
BranchHead office
CityHammaslahti
CountryFinland

The way the Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PYPA 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 uses SWIFT code PYPAFI21XXX?

The code PYPAFI21XXX belongs to the head office of Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki in Hammaslahti, Finland. Use it when you send money to an account at Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki.

What does each part of PYPAFI21XXX mean?

PYPA is the bank code of Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I use PYPAFI21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PYPAFI21XXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Are PYPAFI21 and PYPAFI21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. PYPAFI21 is the short version of PYPAFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki in Hammaslahti.

How long does it take to send money to Pyhaselan Paikallisosuuspankki?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.