SWIFT Code VIRAFIH1 — VIRALA OY AB, HELSINKI

About SWIFT Code VIRAFIH1 — VIRALA OY AB, HELSINKI

SWIFT code VIRAFIH1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VIRALA OY AB 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 VIRALA OY AB 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 VIRAFIH1

The code VIRAFIH1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code VIRAFIH1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VIRALA OY AB account in HELSINKI, share SWIFT code VIRAFIH1 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 VIRALA OY AB, HELSINKI must provide SWIFT code VIRAFIH1. 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 VIRALA OY AB in HELSINKI rely on SWIFT code VIRAFIH1 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 VIRALA OY AB →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VIRALA OY AB →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VIRALA OY AB →

How SWIFT Code VIRAFIH1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code VIRAFIH1 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 VIRALA OY AB.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VIRALA OY AB receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VIRAFIH1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VIRAFIH1 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 VIRAFIH1 directly with VIRALA OY AB's HELSINKI branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.