SWIFT/BIC code VOVBAT2BHAR
VOVBAT2BHAR belongs to Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen. in Hard, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VOVBAT2BHAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VOVBAT2B |
| Branch code | HAR |
| Bank | Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen. |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hard |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen. SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VOVB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HAR 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 branch is behind SWIFT code VOVBAT2BHAR?
The code VOVBAT2BHAR belongs to Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen., part of Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen. in Hard, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen. take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need VOVBAT2BHAR for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to 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 VOVBAT2BHAR.
What is the best way to send money to Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen. in Austria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use VOVBAT2B instead of VOVBAT2BHAR?
VOVBAT2B points to the head office of Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen., while VOVBAT2BHAR points to Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen.. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use VOVBAT2BHAR if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in VOVBAT2BHAR stand for?
VOVB is the institution code of Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen., AT stands for Austria, 2B is the code for the city or region and HAR identifies the department Volksbank Vorarlberg E.gen..
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.