SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHA5
GIBAATWWHA5 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Peter (Au), Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWHA5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | HA5 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Peter (Au) |
| 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.
- HA5 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 GIBAATWWHA5?
GIBAATWWHA5 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Peter (Au), Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need GIBAATWWHA5 to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GIBAATWWHA5.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of GIBAATWWHA5 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 HA5 is the code of the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHA5?
GIBAATWW points to the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWHA5 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWHA5.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.