SWIFT/BIC code RISOFI21XXX

RISOFI21XXX belongs to Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki in Riihimaki, Finland.

RISOFI21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeRISOFI21XXX
8-character codeRISOFI21
Branch codeXXX
BankRiihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki
BranchHead office
CityRiihimaki
CountryFinland

How the Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

RISO 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 bank is behind SWIFT code RISOFI21XXX?

RISOFI21XXX identifies the main office of Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki in Riihimaki, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki?

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

What does each part of RISOFI21XXX mean?

RISO is the institution code of Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

What happens if I enter RISOFI21XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check RISOFI21XXX with the recipient before sending.

Is RISOFI21 and RISOFI21XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. RISOFI21 is the 8-character version of RISOFI21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Riihimaen Seudun Osuuspankki in Riihimaki.

Do I need RISOFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?

Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need RISOFI21XXX.

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