SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWBAD
GIBAATWWBAD belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Baden, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWBAD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | BAD |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Baden |
| Country | Austria |
How the Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GIBA 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.
- BAD 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 GIBAATWWBAD?
The code GIBAATWWBAD belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Baden, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWBAD?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWBAD is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWBAD.
Do I need GIBAATWWBAD for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GIBAATWWBAD.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GIBAATWWBAD mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and BAD is the code of the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.