SWIFT/BIC code VIRAFIH1XXX
VIRAFIH1XXX belongs to Virala Oy AB in Helsinki, Finland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VIRAFIH1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VIRAFIH1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Virala Oy AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Helsinki |
| Country | Finland |
How the Virala Oy AB SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VIRA 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code VIRAFIH1XXX?
The code VIRAFIH1XXX belongs to the head office of Virala Oy AB in Helsinki, Finland. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Virala Oy AB.
Are VIRAFIH1 and VIRAFIH1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. VIRAFIH1 is the short version of VIRAFIH1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Virala Oy AB in Helsinki.
Do I need VIRAFIH1XXX 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. For other currencies you do need VIRAFIH1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Virala Oy AB take in Finland?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in VIRAFIH1XXX stand for?
VIRA is the institution code of Virala Oy AB, FI stands for Finland, H1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Does Virala Oy AB use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, VIRAFIH1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Virala Oy AB in Finland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.