SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWBRU
GIBAATWWBRU belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Brunn Am Gebirge, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWBRU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | BRU |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Brunn Am Gebirge |
| 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.
- BRU 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 is behind SWIFT code GIBAATWWBRU?
GIBAATWWBRU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Brunn Am Gebirge, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWBRU?
GIBAATWW is the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWBRU is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GIBAATWWBRU if the recipient asks for it.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWBRU for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWBRU.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GIBAATWWBRU mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and BRU identifies the department 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.