SWIFT/BIC code VORFAT21XXX

VORFAT21XXX belongs to Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. in Ferlach, Austria.

VORFAT21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVORFAT21XXX
8-character codeVORFAT21
Branch codeXXX
BankVolksbank Karnten Sued E.gen.
BranchHead office
CityFerlach
CountryAustria

How the Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

VORF 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

What bank uses SWIFT code VORFAT21XXX?

VORFAT21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. in Ferlach, Austria. Use it when you send money to an account at Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen..

Is VORFAT21 and VORFAT21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. VORFAT21 is the short version of VORFAT21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. in Ferlach.

Does Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – VORFAT21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. in Austria, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need VORFAT21XXX to send euros to Austria?

Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need VORFAT21XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Volksbank Karnten Sued E.gen. in Austria?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What happens if I enter VORFAT21XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check VORFAT21XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.