SWIFT/BIC code SIOUFI21XXX
SIOUFI21XXX belongs to Sievin Osuuspankki in Sievi, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SIOUFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SIOUFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sievin Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sievi |
| Country | Finland |
How the Sievin Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SIOU 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 bank is behind BIC SIOUFI21XXX?
SIOUFI21XXX identifies the main office of Sievin Osuuspankki in Sievi, Finland. It is the code to use when a payment to Sievin Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter SIOUFI21XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SIOUFI21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Sievin Osuuspankki have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SIOUFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sievin Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of SIOUFI21XXX stand for?
SIOU is the institution code of Sievin Osuuspankki, FI is the ISO code of Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Is SIOUFI21 and SIOUFI21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SIOUFI21 is the 8-character version of SIOUFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sievin Osuuspankki in Sievi.
Do I need SIOUFI21XXX to send euros to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SIOUFI21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.