SWIFT/BIC code VIKNSEG1XXX
VIKNSEG1XXX belongs to Viknum AB in Goteborg, Sweden.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VIKNSEG1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VIKNSEG1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Viknum AB |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Goteborg |
| Country | Sweden |
The way the Viknum AB SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VIKN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- G1 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 is behind SWIFT code VIKNSEG1XXX?
VIKNSEG1XXX identifies the main office of Viknum AB in Goteborg, Sweden. Use it when you send money to an account at Viknum AB.
What happens if I enter VIKNSEG1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check VIKNSEG1XXX against the details from Viknum AB before sending.
Do I need VIKNSEG1XXX 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 still need VIKNSEG1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Viknum AB in Sweden?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is VIKNSEG1 and VIKNSEG1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. VIKNSEG1 is the 8-character version of VIKNSEG1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Viknum AB in Goteborg.
Does Viknum AB have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, VIKNSEG1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Viknum AB in Sweden, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.