SWIFT/BIC code VARAFIH1XXX

VARAFIH1XXX belongs to Valo Research and Trading LTD in Helsinki, Finland.

VARAFIH1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVARAFIH1XXX
8-character codeVARAFIH1
Branch codeXXX
BankValo Research and Trading LTD
BranchHead office
CityHelsinki
CountryFinland

How the Valo Research and Trading LTD SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VARA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
FI Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
H1 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code VARAFIH1XXX?

VARAFIH1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Valo Research and Trading LTD in Helsinki, Finland. Use it when a payment to Valo Research and Trading LTD does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in VARAFIH1XXX mean?

VARA is the institution code of Valo Research and Trading LTD, FI is the ISO code of Finland, H1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Valo Research and Trading LTD in Finland?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use VARAFIH1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check VARAFIH1XXX against the details from Valo Research and Trading LTD before you confirm.

Do I need VARAFIH1XXX for a euro transfer to Finland?

Finland belongs to 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 VARAFIH1XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Valo Research and Trading LTD?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.