SWIFT Code ARNIISR1 — ARTICA FINANCE HF., KOPAVOGUR

About SWIFT Code ARNIISR1 — ARTICA FINANCE HF., KOPAVOGUR

SWIFT code ARNIISR1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ARTICA FINANCE HF. in KOPAVOGUR, Iceland. 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 ARTICA FINANCE HF. for all outward international remittances from KOPAVOGUR. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ARNIISR1

The code ARNIISR1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ARNIISR1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ARTICA FINANCE HF. account in KOPAVOGUR, share SWIFT code ARNIISR1 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 ARTICA FINANCE HF., KOPAVOGUR must provide SWIFT code ARNIISR1. 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 ARTICA FINANCE HF. in KOPAVOGUR rely on SWIFT code ARNIISR1 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 ARTICA FINANCE HF. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ARTICA FINANCE HF. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ARTICA FINANCE HF. →

How SWIFT Code ARNIISR1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ARNIISR1 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 ARTICA FINANCE HF..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ARTICA FINANCE HF. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ARNIISR1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ARNIISR1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOPAVOGUR 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 Iceland.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm ARNIISR1 directly with ARTICA FINANCE HF.'s KOPAVOGUR branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.