SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWBLU
BKAUATWWBLU belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Bludenz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWBLU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | BLU |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bludenz |
| Country | Austria |
How the Unicredit Bank Austria AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- BLU 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 BIC BKAUATWWBLU?
The code BKAUATWWBLU belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG, part of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Bludenz, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKAUATWWBLU stand for?
BKAU is the institution code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and BLU is the code of the department Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Unicredit Bank Austria AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BKAUATWWBLU to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BKAUATWWBLU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.