RBABCH22VLH — Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen
RBABCH22VLH is the SWIFT/BIC code for Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
RBABCH22VLH is the SWIFT/BIC code for Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: RBABCH22
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen |
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
| Location Code | 22 |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RBABCH22VLH belong to?
The SWIFT code RBABCH22VLH identifies Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code RBABCH22VLH mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RBABCH22VLH are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (RBAB) represent the bank code for Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen; characters 5-6 (CH) indicate the country code for Switzerland; characters 7-8 (22) specify the location code; and the final characters (VLH) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RBABCH22VLH active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RBABCH22VLH is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '22' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code RBABCH22 instead of RBABCH22VLH?
Yes. The 8-character code RBABCH22 represents the primary headquarters of Hypo Vorarlberg Bank AG, Bregenz, Zweigniederl., St. Gallen. The 11-character code RBABCH22VLH targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RBABCH22 (or RBABCH22XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RBABCH22VLH?
The physical address registered for RBABCH22VLH is: BANKGASSE 1, 9004, St. Gallen, Switzerland. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the RBABCH22VLH code in Switzerland?
The SWIFT code RBABCH22VLH is used for international inbound wire transfers in Switzerland. Swiss clearings route via SIX Interbank Clearing and support EUR and CHF payments.
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).
- 🏦 SIX Interbank Clearing: The official administrator for Swiss bank identifiers and clearings.