SWIFT Code ETSAFI21 — ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI, LAPPEENRANTA

About SWIFT Code ETSAFI21 — ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI, LAPPEENRANTA

SWIFT code ETSAFI21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI in LAPPEENRANTA, 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 ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI for all outward international remittances from LAPPEENRANTA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ETSAFI21

The code ETSAFI21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ETSAFI21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI account in LAPPEENRANTA, share SWIFT code ETSAFI21 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 ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI, LAPPEENRANTA must provide SWIFT code ETSAFI21. 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 ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI in LAPPEENRANTA rely on SWIFT code ETSAFI21 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 ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI →

How SWIFT Code ETSAFI21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ETSAFI21 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 ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ETSAFI21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ETSAFI21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LAPPEENRANTA 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 ETSAFI21 directly with ETELA-KARJALAN SAASTOPANKKI's LAPPEENRANTA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.