SWIFT/BIC code HYPVAT2B811
HYPVAT2B811 belongs to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Bregenz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYPVAT2B811 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYPVAT2B |
| Branch code | 811 |
| Bank | Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG |
| Branch | Sri Sub 1 |
| City | Bregenz |
| Country | Austria |
How the Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HYPV Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 811 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 code HYPVAT2B811?
The code HYPVAT2B811 belongs to Sri Sub 1, a unit of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Bregenz, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of HYPVAT2B811 stand for?
HYPV is the institution code of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, 2B is the location code and 811 is the code of the department Sri Sub 1.
How long does a transfer to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG take in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HYPVAT2B811 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HYPVAT2B811.
Can I use HYPVAT2B instead of HYPVAT2B811?
HYPVAT2B is the main office of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, while HYPVAT2B811 is Sri Sub 1. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HYPVAT2B811 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.