SWIFT/BIC code HYPVAT2B814
HYPVAT2B814 belongs to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Bregenz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HYPVAT2B814 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HYPVAT2B |
| Branch code | 814 |
| Bank | Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG |
| Branch | Sri Global Stock Fund Sub 4 T |
| 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.
- 814 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code HYPVAT2B814?
HYPVAT2B814 identifies Sri Global Stock Fund Sub 4 T, part of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG in Bregenz, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in HYPVAT2B814 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 814 is the code of the department Sri Global Stock Fund Sub 4 T.
Do I need HYPVAT2B814 to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HYPVAT2B814.
How long does a transfer to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HYPVAT2B instead of HYPVAT2B814?
HYPVAT2B points to the main office of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, while HYPVAT2B814 points to Sri Global Stock Fund Sub 4 T. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HYPVAT2B814.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.