SWIFT/BIC code VHARAT21XXX
VHARAT21XXX belongs to Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. in Hartberg, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VHARAT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VHARAT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hartberg |
| Country | Austria |
How the Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VHAR 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 bank is behind BIC VHARAT21XXX?
VHARAT21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. in Hartberg, Austria. Use it when a payment to Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use VHARAT21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check VHARAT21XXX against the details from Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. before you confirm.
What does each part of VHARAT21XXX mean?
VHAR is the institution code of Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen., AT is the ISO code of Austria, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Do I need VHARAT21XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need VHARAT21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is VHARAT21 and VHARAT21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. VHARAT21 is the short version of VHARAT21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Volksbank Sued-Oststeiermark E.gen. in Hartberg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.