SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWFLU
GIBAATWWFLU belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Schwechat, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWFLU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | FLU |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | Airport Branch |
| City | Schwechat |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- FLU 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 GIBAATWWFLU?
GIBAATWWFLU identifies Airport Branch, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Schwechat, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GIBAATWWFLU stand for?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and FLU identifies the department Airport Branch.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWFLU with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWFLU against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWFLU to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need GIBAATWWFLU.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWFLU?
GIBAATWW points to the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWFLU is Airport Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWFLU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.