SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWKNI
BKAUATWWKNI belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Knittelfeld, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWKNI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | KNI |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Knittelfeld |
| 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.
- KNI 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWKNI?
BKAUATWWKNI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a unit of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Knittelfeld, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BKAUATWWKNI for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need BKAUATWWKNI.
Can I use BKAUATWW instead of BKAUATWWKNI?
BKAUATWW is the head office of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, while BKAUATWWKNI points to 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 BKAUATWWKNI.
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.
What does each part of BKAUATWWKNI stand for?
BKAU is the institution code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and KNI identifies the branch Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.