SWIFT/BIC code SUOSFI21XXX
SUOSFI21XXX belongs to Suupohjan Osuuspankki in Kauhajoki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SUOSFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SUOSFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Suupohjan Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kauhajoki |
| Country | Finland |
The way the Suupohjan Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SUOS 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 institution is behind BIC SUOSFI21XXX?
SUOSFI21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Suupohjan Osuuspankki in Kauhajoki, Finland. Use it when a payment to Suupohjan Osuuspankki does not need a specific branch.
Does Suupohjan Osuuspankki use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SUOSFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Suupohjan Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Suupohjan Osuuspankki?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SUOSFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SUOSFI21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Suupohjan Osuuspankki take in Finland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are SUOSFI21 and SUOSFI21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SUOSFI21 is the 8-character version of SUOSFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Suupohjan Osuuspankki in Kauhajoki.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.