SWIFT/BIC code RVVGAT2B449
RVVGAT2B449 belongs to Raiffeisenbank Lech in Lech, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | RVVGAT2B449 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | RVVGAT2B |
| Branch code | 449 |
| Bank | Raiffeisenbank Lech |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lech |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Raiffeisenbank Lech SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- RVVG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 449 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 RVVGAT2B449?
RVVGAT2B449 identifies Raiffeisenbank Lech, a branch or department of Raiffeisenbank Lech in Lech, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Raiffeisenbank Lech in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need RVVGAT2B449 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need RVVGAT2B449.
Does Raiffeisenbank Lech use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, RVVGAT2B449 is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Raiffeisenbank Lech in Austria, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use RVVGAT2B instead of RVVGAT2B449?
RVVGAT2B is the main office of Raiffeisenbank Lech, while RVVGAT2B449 points to Raiffeisenbank Lech. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use RVVGAT2B449 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of RVVGAT2B449 stand for?
RVVG is the bank code of Raiffeisenbank Lech, AT is the ISO code of Austria, 2B is the location code and 449 identifies the department Raiffeisenbank Lech.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.