SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWAMS
BKAUATWWAMS belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Amstetten, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWAMS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | AMS |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Amstetten |
| Country | Austria |
How the Unicredit Bank Austria AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKAU 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.
- AMS 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWAMS?
The code BKAUATWWAMS belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a unit of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Amstetten, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKAUATWW instead of BKAUATWWAMS?
BKAUATWW points to the main office of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, while BKAUATWWAMS is Unicredit Bank Austria AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKAUATWWAMS.
What do the letters in BKAUATWWAMS mean?
BKAU is the bank code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and AMS identifies the department Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Unicredit Bank Austria AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Do I need BKAUATWWAMS for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BKAUATWWAMS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.