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SWIFT/BIC code SAHOFIH1XXX

SAHOFIH1XXX belongs to Sampo PLC in Helsinki, Finland.

SAHOFIH1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSAHOFIH1XXX
8-character codeSAHOFIH1
Branch codeXXX
BankSampo PLC
BranchHead office
CityHelsinki
CountryFinland

The way the Sampo PLC SWIFT/BIC works

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.
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 BIC SAHOFIH1XXX?

SAHOFIH1XXX identifies the main office of Sampo PLC in Helsinki, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to Sampo PLC does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in SAHOFIH1XXX stand for?

SAHO is the bank code of Sampo PLC, FI is the ISO code of Finland, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Sampo PLC?

Banks often add several percent 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.

What happens if I enter SAHOFIH1XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SAHOFIH1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Is SAHOFIH1 and SAHOFIH1XXX the same code?

Yes, they are. SAHOFIH1 is the short version of SAHOFIH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sampo PLC in Helsinki.

Do I need SAHOFIH1XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?

Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SAHOFIH1XXX.

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