FIFBFOTXKON — BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F)
FIFBFOTXKON is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F) in TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
FIFBFOTXKON is the SWIFT/BIC code for BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F) in TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: FIFBFOTX
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F) |
| Country | Faroe Islands (FO) |
| Location Code | TX |
| Branch | KONTANTDEPOT |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code FIFBFOTXKON belong to?
The SWIFT code FIFBFOTXKON identifies BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F) in TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code FIFBFOTXKON mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of FIFBFOTXKON are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (FIFB) represent the bank code for BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F); characters 5-6 (FO) indicate the country code for Faroe Islands; characters 7-8 (TX) specify the location code; and the final characters (KON) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code FIFBFOTXKON active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) FIFBFOTXKON is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'TX' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code FIFBFOTX instead of FIFBFOTXKON?
Yes. The 8-character code FIFBFOTX represents the primary headquarters of BANKNORDIK P/F (FORMERLY FOROYA BANKI P/F). The 11-character code FIFBFOTXKON targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to FIFBFOTX (or FIFBFOTXXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to FIFBFOTXKON?
The physical address registered for FIFBFOTXKON is: OKNARVEGUR 5, 0110, TORSHAVN, Faroe Islands. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).