SWIFT Code VOGKAT21 — VOLKSBANK GMUEND, GMUEND

About SWIFT Code VOGKAT21 — VOLKSBANK GMUEND, GMUEND

SWIFT code VOGKAT21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VOLKSBANK GMUEND in GMUEND, 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 VOLKSBANK GMUEND for all outward international remittances from GMUEND. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code VOGKAT21

The code VOGKAT21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code VOGKAT21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VOLKSBANK GMUEND account in GMUEND, share SWIFT code VOGKAT21 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 VOLKSBANK GMUEND, GMUEND must provide SWIFT code VOGKAT21. 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 VOLKSBANK GMUEND in GMUEND rely on SWIFT code VOGKAT21 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 VOLKSBANK GMUEND →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VOLKSBANK GMUEND →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VOLKSBANK GMUEND →

How SWIFT Code VOGKAT21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code VOGKAT21 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 VOLKSBANK GMUEND.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VOLKSBANK GMUEND receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VOGKAT21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VOGKAT21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for GMUEND 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 VOGKAT21 directly with VOLKSBANK GMUEND's GMUEND branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.