SWIFT / BIC Code
TVBAATWW
VakifBank International AG
TVBAATWW is the BIC (SWIFT code) of VakifBank International AG, registered in Wien. Its bank code is 19690, the code an IBAN at VakifBank International AG carries in positions 5 to 9. Its IBANs are 20 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
TVBA: institution identifier (4 letters)
AT: country code per ISO 3166-1
WW: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
VakifBank International AG's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.
VakifBank International AG is registered in Austria but belongs to Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O., a banking group based in Türkiye.
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IBAN format for 🇦🇹 Austria
Austria IBANs are 20 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for VakifBank International AG?
TVBAATWW. Written with the head-office branch code it is TVBAATWWXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does TVBAATWW mean?
"TVBA" identifies VakifBank International AG, "AT" is the country code for Austria, "WW" is the location code.
What is VakifBank International AG's bank code?
19690. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 9 of an IBAN from Austria. The OeNB SEPA directory lists it.
How long are VakifBank International AG IBANs?
20 characters, like every IBAN from Austria: the country code AT, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits, 19690 for VakifBank International AG) and the account number (11 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to VakifBank International AG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists VakifBank International AG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does VakifBank International AG confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 11 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is VakifBank International AG's registered office?
Prinz-Eugen-Straße 8-10/Top 17, 1040 Wien, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Prinz-Eugen-Straße 8-10/ Top 17, Vienna as its address.
Who owns VakifBank International AG?
VakifBank International AG is owned by Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O., a banking group based in Türkiye. VakifBank International AG is registered in Austria as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Türkiye.