SWIFT/BIC code AVOSAT21XXX
AVOSAT21XXX belongs to Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. in Scharnstein, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AVOSAT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AVOSAT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Scharnstein |
| Country | Austria |
How the Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AVOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 institution uses BIC AVOSAT21XXX?
AVOSAT21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. in Scharnstein, Austria. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Volksbank Almtal E. Gen..
Do I need AVOSAT21XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need AVOSAT21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Almtal E. Gen.?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is AVOSAT21 and AVOSAT21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. AVOSAT21 is the 8-character version of AVOSAT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. in Scharnstein.
Does Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AVOSAT21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Almtal E. Gen. in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in AVOSAT21XXX mean?
AVOS is the institution code of Volksbank Almtal E. Gen., AT is the ISO code of Austria, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.