SWIFT Code PPLAFI21 — PP-LASKENTA, ESPOO

About SWIFT Code PPLAFI21 — PP-LASKENTA, ESPOO

SWIFT code PPLAFI21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for PP-LASKENTA in ESPOO, 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 PP-LASKENTA for all outward international remittances from ESPOO. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code PPLAFI21

The code PPLAFI21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code PPLAFI21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your PP-LASKENTA account in ESPOO, share SWIFT code PPLAFI21 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 PP-LASKENTA, ESPOO must provide SWIFT code PPLAFI21. 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 PP-LASKENTA in ESPOO rely on SWIFT code PPLAFI21 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 PP-LASKENTA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for PP-LASKENTA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for PP-LASKENTA →

How SWIFT Code PPLAFI21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code PPLAFI21 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 PP-LASKENTA.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: PP-LASKENTA receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code PPLAFI21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter PPLAFI21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ESPOO 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 PPLAFI21 directly with PP-LASKENTA's ESPOO branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.