SWIFT Code MDDEFIH1 — MODEL IT OY, HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code MDDEFIH1 — MODEL IT OY, HELSINKI

SWIFT code MDDEFIH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for MODEL IT OY 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 MODEL IT OY 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 MDDEFIH1

The code MDDEFIH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MDDEFIH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your MODEL IT OY account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code MDDEFIH1 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 MODEL IT OY, HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code MDDEFIH1. 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 MODEL IT OY in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code MDDEFIH1 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 MODEL IT OY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for MODEL IT OY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for MODEL IT OY →

How SWIFT Code MDDEFIH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MDDEFIH1 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 MODEL IT OY.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: MODEL IT OY receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MDDEFIH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MDDEFIH1 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 MDDEFIH1 directly with MODEL IT OY's HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.