SWIFT/BIC code SAOUFI21XXX
SAOUFI21XXX belongs to Sallan Osuuspankki in Salla, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAOUFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAOUFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sallan Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Salla |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Sallan Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAOU 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 SAOUFI21XXX?
The code SAOUFI21XXX belongs to the main office of Sallan Osuuspankki in Salla, Finland. Use it when a payment to Sallan Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
Does Sallan Osuuspankki use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SAOUFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sallan Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter SAOUFI21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SAOUFI21XXX against the details from Sallan Osuuspankki before you confirm.
Do I need SAOUFI21XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SAOUFI21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sallan Osuuspankki take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is SAOUFI21 and SAOUFI21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SAOUFI21 is the short version of SAOUFI21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Sallan Osuuspankki in Salla.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.