SWIFT Code ISFJISR1 — ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF., REYKJAVIK

About SWIFT Code ISFJISR1 — ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF., REYKJAVIK

SWIFT code ISFJISR1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. in REYKJAVIK, 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 ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. for all outward international remittances from REYKJAVIK. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ISFJISR1

The code ISFJISR1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ISFJISR1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. account in REYKJAVIK, share SWIFT code ISFJISR1 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 ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF., REYKJAVIK must provide SWIFT code ISFJISR1. 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 ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. in REYKJAVIK rely on SWIFT code ISFJISR1 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 ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. →

How SWIFT Code ISFJISR1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ISFJISR1 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 ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF..
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF. receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ISFJISR1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ISFJISR1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for REYKJAVIK 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 ISFJISR1 directly with ISLENSKIR FJARFESTAR HF.'s REYKJAVIK branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.