SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWLEI
BKAUATWWLEI belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Leibnitz, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWLEI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | LEI |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leibnitz |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- LEI 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 code BKAUATWWLEI?
BKAUATWWLEI is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a branch or department of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Leibnitz, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in BKAUATWWLEI mean?
BKAU is the bank code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and LEI is the code of the branch Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Can I use BKAUATWW instead of BKAUATWWLEI?
BKAUATWW points to the head office of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, while BKAUATWWLEI points to Unicredit Bank Austria AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKAUATWWLEI.
What happens if I use BKAUATWWLEI with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKAUATWWLEI with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need BKAUATWWLEI to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need BKAUATWWLEI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.