SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWGUE
GIBAATWWGUE belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Guessing, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWGUE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | GUE |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Guessing |
| Country | Austria |
How 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.
- GUE 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 uses SWIFT code GIBAATWWGUE?
GIBAATWWGUE identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Guessing, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
What is the cheapest 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.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWGUE?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWGUE points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GIBAATWWGUE if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in GIBAATWWGUE stand for?
GIBA is the institution 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 GUE is the code of the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWGUE for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GIBAATWWGUE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.