SWIFT/BIC code VOKKAT21XXX
VOKKAT21XXX belongs to Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) in Graz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOKKAT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOKKAT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Graz |
| Country | Austria |
How the Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOKK 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 uses BIC VOKKAT21XXX?
The code VOKKAT21XXX belongs to the main office of Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) in Graz, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) does not need a specific branch.
Are VOKKAT21 and VOKKAT21XXX the same code?
Yes. VOKKAT21 is the 8-character version of VOKKAT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) in Graz.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need VOKKAT21XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need VOKKAT21XXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG) in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in VOKKAT21XXX mean?
VOKK is the institution code of Volksbank Steiermark Mitte AG (Former Volksbank Fuer Die Sued-U.weststeiermark EG), AT stands for Austria, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.