SWIFT/BIC code BSSWATWWXXX
BSSWATWWXXX belongs to Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSSWATWWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSSWATWW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
How the Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSSW 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind SWIFT code BSSWATWWXXX?
The code BSSWATWWXXX belongs to the head office of Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG in Vienna, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter BSSWATWWXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BSSWATWWXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BSSWATWWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of BSSWATWWXXX mean?
BSSW is the institution code of Bankhaus Schelhammer und Schattera AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need BSSWATWWXXX 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 BSSWATWWXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.