SWIFT/BIC code BAOSATWWXXX
BAOSATWWXXX belongs to Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAOSATWWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAOSATWW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
How the Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAOS 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 is behind SWIFT code BAOSATWWXXX?
BAOSATWWXXX identifies the main office of Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Vienna, Austria. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter BAOSATWWXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BAOSATWWXXX against the details from Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BAOSATWWXXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of 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 BAOSATWWXXX.
Are BAOSATWW and BAOSATWWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BAOSATWW is the 8-character version of BAOSATWWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bausparkasse der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Vienna.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.