SWIFT/BIC code SIAFLV21XXX
SIAFLV21XXX belongs to Sia Aba Finance in Riga, Latvia.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIAFLV21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIAFLV21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sia Aba Finance |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Riga |
| Country | Latvia |
How the Sia Aba Finance SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIAF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LV 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 is behind SWIFT code SIAFLV21XXX?
The code SIAFLV21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Sia Aba Finance in Riga, Latvia. Use it when you send money to an account at Sia Aba Finance.
What do the letters in SIAFLV21XXX stand for?
SIAF is the bank code of Sia Aba Finance, LV stands for Latvia, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Sia Aba Finance?
Banks often add several percent 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.
Do I need SIAFLV21XXX for a euro transfer to Latvia?
Latvia belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SIAFLV21XXX.
Does Sia Aba Finance have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SIAFLV21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sia Aba Finance in Latvia, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Sia Aba Finance take in Latvia?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.