SWIFT/BIC code RBVAVUVUXXX
RBVAVUVUXXX belongs to Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RBVAVUVUXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RBVAVUVU |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu |
The way the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RBVA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- VU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- VU 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code RBVAVUVUXXX?
The code RBVAVUVUXXX belongs to the main office of Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Use it when a payment to Reserve Bank of Vanuatu does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Vanuatu?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Are RBVAVUVU and RBVAVUVUXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. RBVAVUVU is the 8-character version of RBVAVUVUXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Port Vila.
Does Reserve Bank of Vanuatu have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – RBVAVUVUXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Reserve Bank of Vanuatu in Vanuatu, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do I need to send money to an account at Reserve Bank of Vanuatu?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code RBVAVUVUXXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Vanuatu is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in RBVAVUVUXXX stand for?
RBVA is the bank code of Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, VU stands for Vanuatu, VU is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.