SWIFT/BIC code VAOUFI21XXX
VAOUFI21XXX belongs to Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki in Uusikaupunki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VAOUFI21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VAOUFI21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Uusikaupunki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VAOU 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 bank is behind BIC VAOUFI21XXX?
The code VAOUFI21XXX belongs to the head office of Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Use it when you send money to an account at Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki.
Does Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – VAOUFI21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use VAOUFI21XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VAOUFI21XXX against the details from Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of VAOUFI21XXX mean?
VAOU is the bank code of Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki, FI stands for Finland, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Is VAOUFI21 and VAOUFI21XXX the same code?
Yes. VAOUFI21 is the short version of VAOUFI21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Vakka-Suomen Osuuspankki in Uusikaupunki.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.