SWIFT Code FOSSFO21 — FOSSBANKIN, TORSHAVN

About SWIFT Code FOSSFO21 — FOSSBANKIN, TORSHAVN

SWIFT code FOSSFO21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FOSSBANKIN in TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by FOSSBANKIN for all outward international remittances from TORSHAVN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FOSSFO21

The code FOSSFO21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code FOSSFO21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FOSSBANKIN account in TORSHAVN, share SWIFT code FOSSFO21 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at FOSSBANKIN, TORSHAVN must provide SWIFT code FOSSFO21. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using FOSSBANKIN in TORSHAVN rely on SWIFT code FOSSFO21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for FOSSBANKIN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FOSSBANKIN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FOSSBANKIN →

How SWIFT Code FOSSFO21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FOSSFO21 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to FOSSBANKIN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FOSSBANKIN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FOSSFO21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FOSSFO21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for TORSHAVN only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Faroe Islands.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm FOSSFO21 directly with FOSSBANKIN's TORSHAVN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.