SWIFT Code DNBAFIHX — DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND, HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code DNBAFIHX — DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND, HELSINKI

SWIFT code DNBAFIHX is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND 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 DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND 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 DNBAFIHX

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

When to Use SWIFT Code DNBAFIHX

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code DNBAFIHX 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 DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND, HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code DNBAFIHX. 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 DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code DNBAFIHX 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 DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND →

How SWIFT Code DNBAFIHX Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code DNBAFIHX 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 DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code DNBAFIHX

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter DNBAFIHX 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 DNBAFIHX directly with DNB BANK ASA, FILIAL FINLAND's HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.