RBVAVUVU — RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU
RBVAVUVU is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU in PORT VILA, Vanuatu — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
RBVAVUVU is the SWIFT/BIC code for RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU in PORT VILA, Vanuatu. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Location Code | VU |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code RBVAVUVU belong to?
The SWIFT code RBVAVUVU identifies RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU in PORT VILA, Vanuatu. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code RBVAVUVU mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of RBVAVUVU are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (RBVA) represent the bank code for RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU; characters 5-6 (VU) indicate the country code for Vanuatu; characters 7-8 (VU) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code RBVAVUVU active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) RBVAVUVU is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'VU' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code RBVAVUVU instead of RBVAVUVU?
Yes. The 8-character code RBVAVUVU represents the primary headquarters of RESERVE BANK OF VANUATU. The 11-character code RBVAVUVU targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to RBVAVUVU (or RBVAVUVUXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to RBVAVUVU?
The physical address registered for RBVAVUVU is: EMMANUEL BRUNET STREET, PORT VILA, Vanuatu. 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).