SWIFT Code LAISFIH1 — LANDSBANKI ISLANDS, HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code LAISFIH1 — LANDSBANKI ISLANDS, HELSINKI

SWIFT code LAISFIH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LANDSBANKI ISLANDS 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 LANDSBANKI ISLANDS 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 LAISFIH1

The code LAISFIH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code LAISFIH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LANDSBANKI ISLANDS account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code LAISFIH1 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 LANDSBANKI ISLANDS, HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code LAISFIH1. 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 LANDSBANKI ISLANDS in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code LAISFIH1 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 LANDSBANKI ISLANDS →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LANDSBANKI ISLANDS →

How SWIFT Code LAISFIH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code LAISFIH1 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 LANDSBANKI ISLANDS.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LANDSBANKI ISLANDS receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LAISFIH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter LAISFIH1 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 LAISFIH1 directly with LANDSBANKI ISLANDS's HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.