PIAGAT2S — ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG
PIAGAT2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG in Salzburg, Austria — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
PIAGAT2S is the SWIFT/BIC code for ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG in Salzburg, Austria. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG |
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Location Code | 2S |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code PIAGAT2S belong to?
The SWIFT code PIAGAT2S identifies ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG in Salzburg, Austria. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code PIAGAT2S mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of PIAGAT2S are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (PIAG) represent the bank code for ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG; characters 5-6 (AT) indicate the country code for Austria; characters 7-8 (2S) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code PIAGAT2S active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) PIAGAT2S is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2S' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code PIAGAT2S instead of PIAGAT2S?
Yes. The 8-character code PIAGAT2S represents the primary headquarters of ZUERCHER KANTONALBANK OESTERREICH AG. The 11-character code PIAGAT2S targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to PIAGAT2S (or PIAGAT2SXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to PIAGAT2S?
The physical address registered for PIAGAT2S is: Getreidegasse 10, 5020, Salzburg, Austria. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the PIAGAT2S code in Austria?
The SWIFT code PIAGAT2S is used for international inbound wire transfers in Austria. Austrian banks clear EUR payments via the SEPA directory.
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).
- 🏦 Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB): Austrian central bank payment directories and routing.