SWIFT Code FOAPSES1 — FORSTA AP-FONDEN, STOCKHOLM

About SWIFT Code FOAPSES1 — FORSTA AP-FONDEN, STOCKHOLM

SWIFT code FOAPSES1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FORSTA AP-FONDEN in STOCKHOLM, Sweden. 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 FORSTA AP-FONDEN for all outward international remittances from STOCKHOLM. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code FOAPSES1

The code FOAPSES1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code FOAPSES1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FORSTA AP-FONDEN account in STOCKHOLM, share SWIFT code FOAPSES1 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 FORSTA AP-FONDEN, STOCKHOLM must provide SWIFT code FOAPSES1. 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 FORSTA AP-FONDEN in STOCKHOLM rely on SWIFT code FOAPSES1 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 FORSTA AP-FONDEN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FORSTA AP-FONDEN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FORSTA AP-FONDEN →

How SWIFT Code FOAPSES1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code FOAPSES1 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 FORSTA AP-FONDEN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: FORSTA AP-FONDEN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code FOAPSES1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter FOAPSES1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for STOCKHOLM 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 Sweden.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm FOAPSES1 directly with FORSTA AP-FONDEN's STOCKHOLM branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.