SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWEI3
GIBAATWWEI3 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Hornstein, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWEI3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | EI3 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hornstein |
| 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.
- EI3 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/BIC code GIBAATWWEI3?
The code GIBAATWWEI3 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Hornstein, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWEI3 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWEI3 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWEI3 to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GIBAATWWEI3.
What does each part of GIBAATWWEI3 mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and EI3 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.