SWIFT/BIC code SPFBFIHHECB
SPFBFIHHECB belongs to Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPFBFIHHECB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPFBFIHH |
| Branch code | ECB |
| Bank | Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Operations |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPFB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FI Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ECB 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 SPFBFIHHECB?
The code SPFBFIHHECB belongs to Ecb Operations, a branch or department of Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank in Helsinki, Finland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SPFBFIHHECB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SPFBFIHHECB with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of SPFBFIHHECB mean?
SPFB is the institution code of Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank, FI is the ISO code of Finland, HH is the code for the city or region and ECB is the code of the department Ecb Operations.
How long does a transfer to Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank take in Finland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPFBFIHHECB for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SPFBFIHHECB.
Can I use SPFBFIHH instead of SPFBFIHHECB?
SPFBFIHH is the main office of Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank, while SPFBFIHHECB is Ecb Operations. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SPFBFIHHECB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.