VPAYATW2 — VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A.
VPAYATW2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. in WIEN, Austria — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
VPAYATW2 is the SWIFT/BIC code for VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. in WIEN, Austria. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. |
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Location Code | W2 |
| Branch | VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. ZWEIGNIEDERLASSUNG WIEN/OESTERREICH |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code VPAYATW2 belong to?
The SWIFT code VPAYATW2 identifies VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A. in WIEN, Austria. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code VPAYATW2 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of VPAYATW2 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (VPAY) represent the bank code for VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A.; characters 5-6 (AT) indicate the country code for Austria; characters 7-8 (W2) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code VPAYATW2 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) VPAYATW2 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'W2' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code VPAYATW2 instead of VPAYATW2?
Yes. The 8-character code VPAYATW2 represents the primary headquarters of VIVA PAYMENT SERVICES S.A.. The 11-character code VPAYATW2 targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to VPAYATW2 (or VPAYATW2XXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to VPAYATW2?
The physical address registered for VPAYATW2 is: GATE / 6. OG 1, TOP AH, 1200, WIEN, Austria. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the VPAYATW2 code in Austria?
The SWIFT code VPAYATW2 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.