SWIFT/BIC code HYPVAT2B812
HYPVAT2B812 belongs to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Bregenz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYPVAT2B812 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYPVAT2B |
| Branch code | 812 |
| Bank | Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG |
| Branch | Sri Global Stock Fund - Sub 2 |
| City | Bregenz |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- 812 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 branch is behind SWIFT code HYPVAT2B812?
HYPVAT2B812 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sri Global Stock Fund - Sub 2, a unit of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Bregenz, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HYPVAT2B812 mean?
HYPV is the institution code of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, AT stands for Austria, 2B is the code for the city or region and 812 identifies the department Sri Global Stock Fund - Sub 2.
Can I use HYPVAT2B instead of HYPVAT2B812?
HYPVAT2B is the main office of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, while HYPVAT2B812 is Sri Global Stock Fund - Sub 2. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HYPVAT2B812.
What is the best way to send money to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need HYPVAT2B812 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HYPVAT2B812.
How long does a transfer to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.