SWIFT Code UUOSFI21 — UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI, UUKUNIEMI

About SWIFT Code UUOSFI21 — UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI, UUKUNIEMI

SWIFT code UUOSFI21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI in UUKUNIEMI, 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 UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI for all outward international remittances from UUKUNIEMI. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code UUOSFI21

The code UUOSFI21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code UUOSFI21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI account in UUKUNIEMI, share SWIFT code UUOSFI21 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 UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI, UUKUNIEMI must provide SWIFT code UUOSFI21. 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 UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI in UUKUNIEMI rely on SWIFT code UUOSFI21 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 UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI →

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

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

How SWIFT Code UUOSFI21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code UUOSFI21 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 UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code UUOSFI21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter UUOSFI21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for UUKUNIEMI 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 UUOSFI21 directly with UUKUNIEMEN OSUUSPANKKI's UUKUNIEMI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.