SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWLIZ
BKAUATWWLIZ belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Liezen, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWLIZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | LIZ |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Liezen |
| Country | Austria |
How 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.
- LIZ 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/BIC code BKAUATWWLIZ?
BKAUATWWLIZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a unit of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Liezen, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKAUATWWLIZ stand for?
BKAU is the institution code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and LIZ is the code of the branch Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Can I use BKAUATWW instead of BKAUATWWLIZ?
BKAUATWW is the head office of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, while BKAUATWWLIZ 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 BKAUATWWLIZ.
Do I need BKAUATWWLIZ to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BKAUATWWLIZ.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank Austria AG take in Austria?
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 happens if I use BKAUATWWLIZ with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKAUATWWLIZ against the details from Unicredit Bank Austria AG before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.