SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWEI2
GIBAATWWEI2 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Purbach, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWEI2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | EI2 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Purbach |
| 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.
- EI2 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 GIBAATWWEI2?
GIBAATWWEI2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Purbach, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWEI2 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWEI2 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWEI2?
GIBAATWW points to the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWEI2 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWEI2.
Do I need GIBAATWWEI2 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GIBAATWWEI2.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.