SWIFT/BIC code BAWAATWWKLA
BAWAATWWKLA belongs to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG in Klagenfurt, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAWAATWWKLA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAWAATWW |
| Branch code | KLA |
| Bank | Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Klagenfurt |
| Country | Austria |
How the Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BAWA 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.
- KLA 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BAWAATWWKLA?
The code BAWAATWWKLA belongs to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG, a unit of Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG in Klagenfurt, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BAWAATWWKLA to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BAWAATWWKLA.
How long does a transfer to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG in Austria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG.
Can I use BAWAATWW instead of BAWAATWWKLA?
BAWAATWW points to the head office of Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG, while BAWAATWWKLA is Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BAWAATWWKLA.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.