SWIFT Code SIONFI21 — SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI, RANTSILA

About SWIFT Code SIONFI21 — SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI, RANTSILA

SWIFT code SIONFI21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI in RANTSILA, 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 SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI for all outward international remittances from RANTSILA. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SIONFI21

The code SIONFI21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SIONFI21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI account in RANTSILA, share SWIFT code SIONFI21 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 SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI, RANTSILA must provide SWIFT code SIONFI21. 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 SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI in RANTSILA rely on SWIFT code SIONFI21 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 SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI →

How SWIFT Code SIONFI21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SIONFI21 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 SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SIONFI21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SIONFI21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for RANTSILA 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 SIONFI21 directly with SIIKALATVAN OSUUSPANKKI's RANTSILA branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.