SWIFT/BIC code RBABCH22VVB
RBABCH22VVB belongs to Volksbank AG in St. Margrethen, Switzerland.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBABCH22VVB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBABCH22 |
| Branch code | VVB |
| Bank | Volksbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Margrethen |
| Country | Switzerland |
How the Volksbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- VVB 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 uses BIC RBABCH22VVB?
RBABCH22VVB identifies Volksbank AG, part of Volksbank AG in St. Margrethen, Switzerland. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Volksbank AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RBABCH22VVB is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank AG in Switzerland, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need RBABCH22VVB for a euro transfer to Switzerland?
Switzerland belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need RBABCH22VVB.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use RBABCH22 instead of RBABCH22VVB?
RBABCH22 points to the head office of Volksbank AG, while RBABCH22VVB is Volksbank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention RBABCH22VVB.
What do the letters in RBABCH22VVB stand for?
RBAB is the institution code of Volksbank AG, CH is the ISO code of Switzerland, 22 is the code for the city or region and VVB is the code of the branch Volksbank AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.