SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWEIS
BKAUATWWEIS belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Eisenstadt, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWEIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | EIS |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eisenstadt |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Unicredit Bank Austria AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- EIS 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 BKAUATWWEIS?
BKAUATWWEIS identifies Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a branch or department of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Eisenstadt, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKAUATWWEIS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKAUATWWEIS with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need BKAUATWWEIS to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BKAUATWWEIS.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank Austria AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BKAUATWWEIS stand for?
BKAU is the institution code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the location code and EIS identifies the department Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.