SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWEI1
GIBAATWWEI1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Siegendorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWEI1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | EI1 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Siegendorf |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- EI1 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 SWIFT code GIBAATWWEI1?
The code GIBAATWWEI1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Siegendorf, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG have 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.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWEI1 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GIBAATWWEI1 against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWEI1 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWEI1.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWEI1?
GIBAATWW points to the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWEI1 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GIBAATWWEI1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.