SWIFT/BIC code VRATGHACXXX
VRATGHACXXX belongs to Volta River Authority in Accra, Ghana.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | VRATGHACXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | VRATGHAC |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Volta River Authority |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Accra |
| Country | Ghana |
The way the Volta River Authority SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- VRAT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- GH Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- AC 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code VRATGHACXXX?
VRATGHACXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Volta River Authority in Accra, Ghana. It is the code to use when a payment to Volta River Authority does not need a specific branch.
Does Volta River Authority use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, VRATGHACXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Volta River Authority in Ghana, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in VRATGHACXXX stand for?
VRAT is the bank code of Volta River Authority, GH is the ISO code of Ghana, AC is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Volta River Authority?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code VRATGHACXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Ghana is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Volta River Authority take in Ghana?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Is VRATGHAC and VRATGHACXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. VRATGHAC is the short version of VRATGHACXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Volta River Authority in Accra.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.