VIC
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Victoria |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Geography & Places, Military |
VIC has two meanings. It stands for Victoria (Australian state and territory) or Veteran ID Card (veteran).
Meanings of VIC at a glance
| # | VIC stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria | Geography & Places › Australian State and Territory |
| 2 | Veteran ID Card | Military › Veteran |
1. Victoria
Geography & Places · Australian State and Territory Abbreviations
Smallest mainland state and the second most populous, centered on Melbourne, its capital. Victoria separated from New South Wales in 1851, the same year the gold rush began, and its postcodes start with 3 (8 for PO boxes and large users).
Example: Our Melbourne office is at Level 4, Southbank VIC 3006.
Australia Post uses VIC in capitals; journalists and government writers often use Vic. or Vic. Melbourne was the temporary seat of the federal parliament from 1901 until Canberra opened in 1927. Victoria is nicknamed the Garden State.
2. Veteran ID Card
Military · Veteran Abbreviations
Photo identification card offered by the VA to veterans with honorable or general discharges as proof of military service, for example to receive retail discounts without carrying a DD-214.
Example: I applied online for a VIC so I don't have to carry my DD-214.
The card was authorized by the Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015 and launched in 2017. It is not an official government ID for travel or health care. Many states also offer a veteran designation on driver's licenses.
Related abbreviations
More Australian state and territory abbreviations
- ACT – Australian Capital Territory
- FNQ – Far North Queensland
- NSW – New South Wales
- NT – Northern Territory
- QLD – Queensland
- SA – South Australia
- SEQ – South East Queensland
- TAS – Tasmania
See all 10 Australian state and territory abbreviations →