SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHA1
GIBAATWWHA1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Haidershofen, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWHA1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | HA1 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Haidershofen |
| 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.
- HA1 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 GIBAATWWHA1?
GIBAATWWHA1 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Haidershofen, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHA1?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWHA1 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GIBAATWWHA1 if the recipient asks for it.
Does Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
What do the letters in GIBAATWWHA1 mean?
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 HA1 identifies the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWHA1 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need GIBAATWWHA1.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.