SWIFT Code NFEFFIH1 — NORDEA FAR EAST FUND, HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code NFEFFIH1 — NORDEA FAR EAST FUND, HELSINKI

SWIFT code NFEFFIH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for NORDEA FAR EAST FUND 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 NORDEA FAR EAST FUND 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 NFEFFIH1

The code NFEFFIH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code NFEFFIH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your NORDEA FAR EAST FUND account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code NFEFFIH1 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 NORDEA FAR EAST FUND, HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code NFEFFIH1. 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 NORDEA FAR EAST FUND in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code NFEFFIH1 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 NORDEA FAR EAST FUND →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for NORDEA FAR EAST FUND →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for NORDEA FAR EAST FUND →

How SWIFT Code NFEFFIH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NFEFFIH1 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 NORDEA FAR EAST FUND.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: NORDEA FAR EAST FUND receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NFEFFIH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NFEFFIH1 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 NFEFFIH1 directly with NORDEA FAR EAST FUND's HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.