SWIFT Code BFKKAT2KWOL — BKS BANK AG, WOLFSBERG

About SWIFT Code BFKKAT2KWOL — BKS BANK AG, WOLFSBERG

SWIFT code BFKKAT2KWOL is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BKS BANK AG in WOLFSBERG, Austria. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by BKS BANK AG for all outward international remittances from WOLFSBERG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BFKKAT2KWOL

The code BFKKAT2KWOL follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BFKKAT2KWOL

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BKS BANK AG account in WOLFSBERG, share SWIFT code BFKKAT2KWOL with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at BKS BANK AG, WOLFSBERG must provide SWIFT code BFKKAT2KWOL. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using BKS BANK AG in WOLFSBERG rely on SWIFT code BFKKAT2KWOL for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for BKS BANK AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BKS BANK AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BKS BANK AG →

How SWIFT Code BFKKAT2KWOL Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BFKKAT2KWOL and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to BKS BANK AG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BKS BANK AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BFKKAT2KWOL

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BFKKAT2KWOL uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WOLFSBERG only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Austria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BFKKAT2KWOL directly with BKS BANK AG's WOLFSBERG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.