SWIFT/BIC code AFFAATWWXXX
AFFAATWWXXX belongs to Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AFFAATWWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AFFAATWW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
How the Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AFFA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- WW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank uses SWIFT code AFFAATWWXXX?
AFFAATWWXXX identifies the main office of Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance in Vienna, Austria. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance.
What does each part of AFFAATWWXXX mean?
AFFA is the bank code of Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I enter AFFAATWWXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AFFAATWWXXX against the details from Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance before you confirm.
Does Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, AFFAATWWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Republic of Austria-Federal Ministry of Finance take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need AFFAATWWXXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need AFFAATWWXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.