SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWWEL
BKAUATWWWEL belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Wels, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWWEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | WEL |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wels |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- WEL 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 BIC BKAUATWWWEL?
The code BKAUATWWWEL belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG, part of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Wels, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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.
Do I need BKAUATWWWEL to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BKAUATWWWEL.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Unicredit Bank Austria AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Unicredit Bank Austria AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria. All of them are listed on the page of Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
What do the letters in BKAUATWWWEL 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 WEL identifies the department Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.