APDEVAVA — AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA
APDEVAVA is the SWIFT/BIC code for AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA in CITTA DEL VATICANO, Vatican City — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
APDEVAVA is the SWIFT/BIC code for AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA in CITTA DEL VATICANO, Vatican City. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA |
| Country | Vatican City (VA) |
| Location Code | VA |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code APDEVAVA belong to?
The SWIFT code APDEVAVA identifies AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA in CITTA DEL VATICANO, Vatican City. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code APDEVAVA mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of APDEVAVA are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (APDE) represent the bank code for AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA; characters 5-6 (VA) indicate the country code for Vatican City; characters 7-8 (VA) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code APDEVAVA active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) APDEVAVA is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'VA' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code APDEVAVA instead of APDEVAVA?
Yes. The 8-character code APDEVAVA represents the primary headquarters of AMMINISTRAZIONE DEL PATRIMONIO DELLA SEDE APOSTOLICA. The 11-character code APDEVAVA targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to APDEVAVA (or APDEVAVAXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to APDEVAVA?
The physical address registered for APDEVAVA is: CORTILE DI SAN DAMASO, 1, 00120, CITTA DEL VATICANO, Vatican City. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).