SWIFT/BIC code SPPHISR1XXX
SPPHISR1XXX belongs to Sph in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPPHISR1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPPHISR1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sph |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hafnarfjordur |
| Country | Iceland |
How the Sph SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPPH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IS Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- R1 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 SPPHISR1XXX?
SPPHISR1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Sph in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. Use it when a payment to Sph does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SPPHISR1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SPPHISR1XXX against the details from Sph before sending.
Does Sph use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SPPHISR1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sph in Iceland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in SPPHISR1XXX mean?
SPPH is the bank code of Sph, IS is the ISO code of Iceland, R1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sph in Iceland?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Iceland with transfer services before you send.
Do I need SPPHISR1XXX to send euros to Iceland?
Iceland belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SPPHISR1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.