SWIFT/BIC code SPPOAT21XXX
SPPOAT21XXX belongs to Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. in Pottenstein, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPPOAT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPPOAT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pottenstein |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPPO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses SWIFT code SPPOAT21XXX?
SPPOAT21XXX identifies the main office of Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. in Pottenstein, Austria. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe..
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. in Austria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SPPOAT21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SPPOAT21XXX against the details from Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. before sending.
Is SPPOAT21 and SPPOAT21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SPPOAT21 is the short version of SPPOAT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. in Pottenstein.
Do I need SPPOAT21XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SPPOAT21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Pottenstein N.oe. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.