SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHA2
GIBAATWWHA2 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Ernsthofen, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWHA2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | HA2 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ernsthofen |
| 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.
- HA2 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 bank is behind BIC GIBAATWWHA2?
GIBAATWWHA2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Ernsthofen, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHA2?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWHA2 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use GIBAATWWHA2 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWHA2 to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWHA2.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.