SWIFT Code KIOSFI21 — KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI, KIURUVESI
Verified SWIFT/BIC code for KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI in KIURUVESI, Finland. Use this code for international wire transfers.
KIURUVESI
KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI · Finland
SWIFT / BIC Code
KIOSFI21
Code Breakdown
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Branch
KIURUVESI
City
Country Code
FI
Connection Status
Active
About SWIFT Code KIOSFI21 — KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI, KIURUVESI
SWIFT code KIOSFI21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI in KIURUVESI, 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 KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI for all outward international remittances from KIURUVESI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.
How to Read SWIFT Code KIOSFI21
The code KIOSFI21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:
| Segment | Value | Length | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | KIOS | 4 letters | Identifies KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI as the institution |
| Country Code | FI | 2 letters | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Finland |
| Location Code | 21 | 2 chars | City/region identifier within Finland |
When to Use SWIFT Code KIOSFI21
Receiving International Wire Transfers
To receive money from abroad at your KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI account in KIURUVESI, share SWIFT code KIOSFI21 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 KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI, KIURUVESI must provide SWIFT code KIOSFI21. 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 KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI in KIURUVESI rely on SWIFT code KIOSFI21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.
SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences
| Code | Format | Used For | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
SWIFT KIOSFI21 | 8 or 11 chars | International wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade finance | Global — 200+ countries |
| IFSC | 11 chars (alpha) | NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linking | India domestic only |
| MICR | 9 digits | Cheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registration | India domestic only |
| BSR | 7 digits | TDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACES | India income tax only |
Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI →
For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI →
For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI →
How SWIFT Code KIOSFI21 Routes an International Transfer
- Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KIOSFI21 and account number to their bank.
- Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
- Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI.
- Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
- Credit: KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.
Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KIOSFI21
- Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter
KIOSFI21uppercase with no spaces. - Using the wrong city — This code is for KIURUVESI 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 KIOSFI21 directly with KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI's KIURUVESI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.
SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against KIURUVEDEN OSUUSPANKKI's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →
