SWIFT/BIC code ALBUVUVVXXX
ALBUVUVVXXX belongs to Alpen Baruch Bank Limited in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALBUVUVVXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALBUVUVV |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Alpen Baruch Bank Limited |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu |
The way the Alpen Baruch Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALBU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- VV Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ALBUVUVVXXX?
ALBUVUVVXXX identifies the headquarters of Alpen Baruch Bank Limited in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Use it when a payment to Alpen Baruch Bank Limited does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in ALBUVUVVXXX stand for?
ALBU is the institution code of Alpen Baruch Bank Limited, VU is the ISO code of Vanuatu, VV is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Alpen Baruch Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALBUVUVVXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Vanuatu is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Alpen Baruch Bank Limited in Vanuatu?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter ALBUVUVVXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ALBUVUVVXXX against the details from Alpen Baruch Bank Limited before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Alpen Baruch Bank Limited in Vanuatu?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Vanuatu with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.