SWIFT/BIC code POLHATW1XXX

POLHATW1XXX belongs to Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken in Vienna, Austria.

POLHATW1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePOLHATW1XXX
8-character codePOLHATW1
Branch codeXXX
BankPfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken
BranchHead office
CityVienna
CountryAustria

The way the Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

POLH Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
W1 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 is behind SWIFT code POLHATW1XXX?

POLHATW1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken in Vienna, Austria. Use it when you send money to an account at Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken in Austria?

Banks often 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.

Does Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – POLHATW1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter POLHATW1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check POLHATW1XXX against the details from Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken before you confirm.

Do I need POLHATW1XXX to send euros to Austria?

Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need POLHATW1XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Pfandbriefstelle der Oesterreichischen Landes Hypothekkenbanken?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. 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.