SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWLIE
BKAUATWWLIE belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Lienz (Osttirol), Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWLIE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | LIE |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lienz (Osttirol) |
| Country | Austria |
How 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.
- LIE 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
What bank uses SWIFT code BKAUATWWLIE?
BKAUATWWLIE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a branch or department of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Lienz (Osttirol), Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKAUATWWLIE mean?
BKAU is the institution code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the location code and LIE is the code of the branch Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
What is the best way to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need BKAUATWWLIE to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BKAUATWWLIE.
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use BKAUATWW instead of BKAUATWWLIE?
BKAUATWW points to the head office of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, while BKAUATWWLIE is Unicredit Bank Austria AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKAUATWWLIE if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.