SWIFT/BIC code VBWEAT2WXXX
VBWEAT2WXXX belongs to Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG in Wels, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VBWEAT2WXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VBWEAT2W |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wels |
| Country | Austria |
How the Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VBWE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2W 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 VBWEAT2WXXX?
VBWEAT2WXXX identifies the head office of Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG in Wels, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter VBWEAT2WXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VBWEAT2WXXX against the details from Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG before sending.
Does Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of VBWEAT2WXXX stand for?
VBWE is the bank code of Volksbank Oberoesterreich AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, 2W is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need VBWEAT2WXXX to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need VBWEAT2WXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.