SWIFT Code VKSKFIHH — STATE TREASURY, HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code VKSKFIHH — STATE TREASURY, HELSINKI

SWIFT code VKSKFIHH is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for STATE TREASURY 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 STATE TREASURY 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 VKSKFIHH

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

When to Use SWIFT Code VKSKFIHH

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your STATE TREASURY account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code VKSKFIHH 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 STATE TREASURY, HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code VKSKFIHH. 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 STATE TREASURY in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code VKSKFIHH 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 STATE TREASURY →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for STATE TREASURY →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for STATE TREASURY →

How SWIFT Code VKSKFIHH Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VKSKFIHH

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VKSKFIHH 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 VKSKFIHH directly with STATE TREASURY's HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.