SWIFT Code VAGLSE21 — VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN, KUNGSHAMN

About SWIFT Code VAGLSE21 — VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN, KUNGSHAMN

SWIFT code VAGLSE21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN in KUNGSHAMN, Sweden. 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 VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN for all outward international remittances from KUNGSHAMN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code VAGLSE21

The code VAGLSE21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code VAGLSE21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN account in KUNGSHAMN, share SWIFT code VAGLSE21 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 VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN, KUNGSHAMN must provide SWIFT code VAGLSE21. 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 VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN in KUNGSHAMN rely on SWIFT code VAGLSE21 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 VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN →

How SWIFT Code VAGLSE21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code VAGLSE21 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 VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code VAGLSE21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter VAGLSE21 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KUNGSHAMN 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 Sweden.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm VAGLSE21 directly with VASTRA GOTALANDS LAN's KUNGSHAMN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.