VA · Official SWIFT record

Vatican City IBAN registry

The official SWIFT registry entry for Vatican City: IBAN structure, length, BBAN format and bank identifier pattern.

IBAN structure
VA2!n3!n15!n
IBAN length
22 characters
BBAN structure
3!n15!n
Effective date
Mar-19
Full registry entry

Every field on file for Vatican City

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Name of country
Vatican City State
IBAN prefix country code (ISO 3166)
VA
Country code includes other countries/territories
N/A
SEPA country
Yes
SEPA country also includes
N/A
Domestic account number example
123000012345678
BBAN structure
3!n15!n
BBAN length
18
Bank identifier position within the BBAN
1-4
Bank identifier pattern
3!n
Bank identifier example
001
BBAN example
001123000012345678
IBAN structure
VA2!n3!n15!n
IBAN length
22
Effective date
Mar-19
IBAN electronic format example
VA59001123000012345678
IBAN print format example
VA59 001 1230 0001 2345 678
Organisation
Financial Information Authority (Autorita di Informazione Finanziaria - AIF)
Department
Office for Supervision and Regulation
Street Address
yes
City / Postcode
N/A 00120
Department (generic) Email
[email protected]
Department Tel
+39 06 69871522
Primary Contact
Yes
Last update date
Dec-18
FAQ

Common questions about Vatican City's IBAN

What does the Vatican City IBAN structure code mean?

The structure code "VA2!n3!n15!n" describes the exact sequence of letters and digits in a Vatican City IBAN, as defined by SWIFT.

Is Vatican City a SEPA member?

Vatican City participates in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which standardizes euro transfers across member countries.

Where can I see banks in Vatican City?

Browse the bank directory for Vatican City to find institutions and their BIC and branch details.