SWIFT/BIC code BAWAATWWSAL
BAWAATWWSAL belongs to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG in Salzburg, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BAWAATWWSAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BAWAATWW |
| Branch code | SAL |
| Bank | Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Salzburg |
| 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.
- SAL 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 BAWAATWWSAL?
BAWAATWWSAL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG, a branch or department of Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG in Salzburg, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BAWAATWW instead of BAWAATWWSAL?
BAWAATWW points to the main office of Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG, while BAWAATWWSAL is Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BAWAATWWSAL if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BAWAATWWSAL for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BAWAATWWSAL.
What is the best way to send money to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bawag P.s.k. Bank Fuer Arbeit und Wirtschaft und Oesterreichische Postsparkasse AG take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.