SWIFT Code HELSFIHH — AKTIA BANK P.L.C., HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code HELSFIHH — AKTIA BANK P.L.C., HELSINKI

SWIFT code HELSFIHH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AKTIA BANK P.L.C. in HELSINKI, Finland. 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 AKTIA BANK P.L.C. for all outward international remittances from HELSINKI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code HELSFIHH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HELSFIHH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AKTIA BANK P.L.C. account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code HELSFIHH 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 AKTIA BANK P.L.C., HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code HELSFIHH. 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 AKTIA BANK P.L.C. in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code HELSFIHH 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 AKTIA BANK P.L.C. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AKTIA BANK P.L.C. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AKTIA BANK P.L.C. →

How SWIFT Code HELSFIHH Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code HELSFIHH 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 AKTIA BANK P.L.C..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AKTIA BANK P.L.C. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HELSFIHH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HELSFIHH uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HELSINKI 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 Finland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm HELSFIHH directly with AKTIA BANK P.L.C.'s HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.