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SWIFT/BIC code SAHOFIH1KVA

SAHOFIH1KVA belongs to Sampo PLC in Helsinki, Finland.

SAHOFIH1KVA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSAHOFIH1KVA
8-character codeSAHOFIH1
Branch codeKVA
BankSampo PLC
Branch—
CityHelsinki
CountryFinland

How the Sampo PLC SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SAHO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
H1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
KVA 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 uses BIC SAHOFIH1KVA?

SAHOFIH1KVA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sampo PLC, a branch or department of Sampo PLC in Helsinki, Finland. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sampo PLC in Finland?

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

How long does a transfer to Sampo PLC take in Finland?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SAHOFIH1KVA to send euros to Finland?

Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SAHOFIH1KVA.

What do the letters in SAHOFIH1KVA stand for?

SAHO is the bank code of Sampo PLC, FI is the ISO code of Finland, H1 is the location code and KVA identifies the branch Sampo PLC.

Can I use SAHOFIH1 instead of SAHOFIH1KVA?

SAHOFIH1 points to the main office of Sampo PLC, while SAHOFIH1KVA is Sampo PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SAHOFIH1KVA if the recipient asks for it.

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