SWIFT/BIC code STPDFI21XXX
STPDFI21XXX belongs to The State Pension Fund in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | STPDFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | STPDFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | The State Pension Fund |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the The State Pension Fund SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- STPD 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
What bank is behind BIC STPDFI21XXX?
STPDFI21XXX identifies the main office of The State Pension Fund in Helsinki, Finland. Use it when a payment to The State Pension Fund does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to The State Pension Fund?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does The State Pension Fund use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – STPDFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for The State Pension Fund in Finland, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of STPDFI21XXX mean?
STPD is the bank code of The State Pension Fund, FI stands for Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need STPDFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need STPDFI21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to The State Pension Fund?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next 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.