SWIFT/BIC code SVIEAT21XXX
SVIEAT21XXX belongs to Sparda-Bank Austria Egen in Linz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SVIEAT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SVIEAT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Austria Egen |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Linz |
| Country | Austria |
How the Sparda-Bank Austria Egen SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SVIE 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
Which institution is behind BIC SVIEAT21XXX?
The code SVIEAT21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Sparda-Bank Austria Egen in Linz, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparda-Bank Austria Egen does not need a specific branch.
Is SVIEAT21 and SVIEAT21XXX the same code?
Yes. SVIEAT21 is the 8-character version of SVIEAT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Sparda-Bank Austria Egen in Linz.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank Austria Egen take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SVIEAT21XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SVIEAT21XXX.
Does Sparda-Bank Austria Egen have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparda-Bank Austria Egen in Austria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparda-Bank Austria Egen?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.