SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWGAE
GIBAATWWGAE belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Gaenserndorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWGAE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | GAE |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gaenserndorf |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GAE 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
What bank is behind BIC GIBAATWWGAE?
GIBAATWWGAE identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Gaenserndorf, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in GIBAATWWGAE 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 GAE is the code of the department Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWGAE?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWGAE 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 GIBAATWWGAE.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWGAE with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWGAE against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.