SWIFT/BIC code TAOUFI21XXX
TAOUFI21XXX belongs to Taivassalon Osuuspankki in Taivassalo, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | TAOUFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | TAOUFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Taivassalon Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Taivassalo |
| Country | Finland |
How the Taivassalon Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- TAOU 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 TAOUFI21XXX?
TAOUFI21XXX identifies the main office of Taivassalon Osuuspankki in Taivassalo, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Taivassalon Osuuspankki.
What does each part of TAOUFI21XXX stand for?
TAOU is the institution code of Taivassalon Osuuspankki, FI stands for Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
How long does it take to send money to Taivassalon Osuuspankki?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need TAOUFI21XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?
Finland is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need TAOUFI21XXX.
Are TAOUFI21 and TAOUFI21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. TAOUFI21 is the short version of TAOUFI21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Taivassalon Osuuspankki in Taivassalo.
What happens if I use TAOUFI21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check TAOUFI21XXX against the details from Taivassalon Osuuspankki before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.