SWIFT/BIC code VATFSES1XXX
VATFSES1XXX belongs to Vattenfall AB in Stockholm, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VATFSES1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VATFSES1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vattenfall AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stockholm |
| Country | Sweden |
How the Vattenfall AB SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VATF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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 bank is behind BIC VATFSES1XXX?
The code VATFSES1XXX belongs to the head office of Vattenfall AB in Stockholm, Sweden. It is the code to use when a payment to Vattenfall AB does not need a specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Vattenfall AB in Sweden?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VATFSES1XXX to send euros to Sweden?
Sweden is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need VATFSES1XXX.
Is VATFSES1 and VATFSES1XXX the same code?
Yes. VATFSES1 is the 8-character version of VATFSES1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Vattenfall AB in Stockholm.
What does each part of VATFSES1XXX mean?
VATF is the bank code of Vattenfall AB, SE stands for Sweden, S1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Vattenfall AB?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Swedish Krona with specialist providers 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.