SWIFT/BIC code VOWOAT21XXX

VOWOAT21XXX belongs to Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. in Obersdorf, Austria.

VOWOAT21XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeVOWOAT21XXX
8-character codeVOWOAT21
Branch codeXXX
BankVolksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen.
BranchHead office
CityObersdorf
CountryAustria

How the Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. SWIFT/BIC works

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

VOWO 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 is behind BIC VOWOAT21XXX?

The code VOWOAT21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. in Obersdorf, Austria. Use it when a payment to Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. does not need a specific branch.

Are VOWOAT21 and VOWOAT21XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. VOWOAT21 is the 8-character version of VOWOAT21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. in Obersdorf.

What does each part of VOWOAT21XXX mean?

VOWO is the institution code of Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen., AT stands for Austria, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.

How long does a transfer to Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need VOWOAT21XXX to send euros to Austria?

Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need VOWOAT21XXX.

What happens if I use VOWOAT21XXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check VOWOAT21XXX against the details from Volksbank Obersdorf-Wolkersdorf-Deutsch Wagram E.gen. before you confirm.

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