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SWIFT/BIC code SAHOFIH1SAM

SAHOFIH1SAM belongs to Sampo PLC in Helsinki, Finland.

SAHOFIH1SAM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSAHOFIH1SAM
8-character codeSAHOFIH1
Branch codeSAM
BankSampo PLC
Branch—
CityHelsinki
CountryFinland

How the Sampo PLC SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
SAM 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 branch uses SWIFT code SAHOFIH1SAM?

SAHOFIH1SAM identifies Sampo PLC, part of Sampo PLC in Helsinki, Finland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SAHOFIH1SAM 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 still need SAHOFIH1SAM.

Can I use SAHOFIH1 instead of SAHOFIH1SAM?

SAHOFIH1 points to the head office of Sampo PLC, while SAHOFIH1SAM points to Sampo PLC. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SAHOFIH1SAM if the recipient asks for it.

Has Sampo PLC got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sampo PLC in Finland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use SAHOFIH1SAM with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SAHOFIH1SAM against the details from Sampo PLC before you confirm.

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