SWIFT/BIC code BKAUATWWZEL
BKAUATWWZEL belongs to Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Zell Am See, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKAUATWWZEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKAUATWW |
| Branch code | ZEL |
| Bank | Unicredit Bank Austria AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zell Am See |
| 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.
- ZEL 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 BIC BKAUATWWZEL?
BKAUATWWZEL identifies Unicredit Bank Austria AG, a branch or department of Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Zell Am See, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use BKAUATWWZEL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKAUATWWZEL with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in BKAUATWWZEL 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 ZEL is the code of the branch Unicredit Bank Austria AG.
Do I need BKAUATWWZEL for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BKAUATWWZEL.
How long does a transfer to Unicredit Bank Austria AG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Unicredit Bank Austria AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 76 SWIFT/BIC codes for Unicredit Bank Austria AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.