SWIFT Code RZKTAT2K496 — RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH, VILLACH

About SWIFT Code RZKTAT2K496 — RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH, VILLACH

SWIFT code RZKTAT2K496 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH in VILLACH, 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 RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH for all outward international remittances from VILLACH. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code RZKTAT2K496

The code RZKTAT2K496 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code RZKTAT2K496

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH account in VILLACH, share SWIFT code RZKTAT2K496 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 RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH, VILLACH must provide SWIFT code RZKTAT2K496. 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 RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH in VILLACH rely on SWIFT code RZKTAT2K496 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 RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH →

How SWIFT Code RZKTAT2K496 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code RZKTAT2K496 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 RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code RZKTAT2K496

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter RZKTAT2K496 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for VILLACH 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 RZKTAT2K496 directly with RAIFFEISENBANK VILLACH's VILLACH branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.