SWIFT/BIC code IOPRVAVXXXX
IOPRVAVXXXX belongs to Istituto Per le Opere di Religione in Vatican City, Vatican City.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOPRVAVXXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOPRVAVX |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Istituto Per le Opere di Religione |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vatican City |
| Country | Vatican City |
How the Istituto Per le Opere di Religione SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IOPR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VA Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- VX 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 BIC IOPRVAVXXXX?
IOPRVAVXXXX identifies the headquarters of Istituto Per le Opere di Religione in Vatican City, Vatican City. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Istituto Per le Opere di Religione.
Do I need IOPRVAVXXXX to send euros to Vatican City?
Vatican City is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need IOPRVAVXXXX.
How long does a transfer to Istituto Per le Opere di Religione take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are IOPRVAVX and IOPRVAVXXXX the same code?
Yes. IOPRVAVX is the 8-character version of IOPRVAVXXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Istituto Per le Opere di Religione in Vatican City.
What happens if I use IOPRVAVXXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOPRVAVXXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Istituto Per le Opere di Religione have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, IOPRVAVXXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Istituto Per le Opere di Religione in Vatican City, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.