SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWEIS
GIBAATWWEIS belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Eisenstadt, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWEIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | EIS |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eisenstadt |
| 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.
- EIS 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 BIC GIBAATWWEIS?
GIBAATWWEIS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Eisenstadt, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of GIBAATWWEIS stand for?
GIBA is the institution code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and EIS is the code of the department Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWEIS to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GIBAATWWEIS.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWEIS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GIBAATWWEIS against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWEIS?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWEIS 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 GIBAATWWEIS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.