SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWLUS
BKAUATWWLUS belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Lustenau, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWLUS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | LUS |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lustenau |
| 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.
- LUS 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 bank uses SWIFT code BKAUATWWLUS?
The code BKAUATWWLUS belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a branch or department of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Lustenau, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need BKAUATWWLUS for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BKAUATWWLUS.
How long does it take to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of BKAUATWWLUS mean?
BKAU is the bank code of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and LUS identifies the department Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
What happens if I use BKAUATWWLUS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKAUATWWLUS against the details from Unicredit Bank Austria AG before sending.
Can I use BKAUATWW instead of BKAUATWWLUS?
BKAUATWW is the main office of Unicredit Bank Austria AG, while BKAUATWWLUS points to Unicredit Bank Austria AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKAUATWWLUS 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.