SWIFT Code SARIAT21 — SPARKASSE ALLGAEU, RIEZLERN

About SWIFT Code SARIAT21 — SPARKASSE ALLGAEU, RIEZLERN

SWIFT code SARIAT21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE ALLGAEU in RIEZLERN, 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 SPARKASSE ALLGAEU for all outward international remittances from RIEZLERN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SARIAT21

The code SARIAT21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SARIAT21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE ALLGAEU account in RIEZLERN, share SWIFT code SARIAT21 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 SPARKASSE ALLGAEU, RIEZLERN must provide SWIFT code SARIAT21. 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 SPARKASSE ALLGAEU in RIEZLERN rely on SWIFT code SARIAT21 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 SPARKASSE ALLGAEU →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPARKASSE ALLGAEU →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPARKASSE ALLGAEU →

How SWIFT Code SARIAT21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SARIAT21 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 SPARKASSE ALLGAEU.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SPARKASSE ALLGAEU receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SARIAT21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SARIAT21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for RIEZLERN 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 SARIAT21 directly with SPARKASSE ALLGAEU's RIEZLERN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.