SWIFT/BIC code SPFBFIHHSFA
SPFBFIHHSFA belongs to Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPFBFIHHSFA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPFBFIHH |
| Branch code | SFA |
| Bank | Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank |
| Branch | Target2 Sfa Internal |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SFA 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 branch is behind BIC SPFBFIHHSFA?
SPFBFIHHSFA identifies Target2 Sfa Internal, a branch or department of Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank in Helsinki, Finland. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need SPFBFIHHSFA for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SPFBFIHHSFA.
How long does a transfer to Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank take in Finland?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank in Finland, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use SPFBFIHH instead of SPFBFIHHSFA?
SPFBFIHH is the head office of Suomen Pankki - Finlands Bank, while SPFBFIHHSFA is Target2 Sfa Internal. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SPFBFIHHSFA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.