SWIFT/BIC code PIAGAT2SXXX
PIAGAT2SXXX belongs to Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG in Salzburg, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PIAGAT2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PIAGAT2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Salzburg |
| Country | Austria |
How the Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PIAG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S 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 PIAGAT2SXXX?
PIAGAT2SXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG in Salzburg, Austria. Use it when you send money to an account at Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG.
Is PIAGAT2S and PIAGAT2SXXX the same code?
Yes. PIAGAT2S is the 8-character version of PIAGAT2SXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG in Salzburg.
How long does it take to send money to Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of PIAGAT2SXXX mean?
PIAG is the institution code of Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG, AT stands for Austria, 2S is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need PIAGAT2SXXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PIAGAT2SXXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Zuercher Kantonalbank Oesterreich AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.