SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHA6
GIBAATWWHA6 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Valentin, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWHA6 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | HA6 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Valentin |
| Country | Austria |
How 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.
- HA6 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/BIC code GIBAATWWHA6?
GIBAATWWHA6 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Valentin, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of GIBAATWWHA6 mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the location code and HA6 identifies the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWHA6 to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of 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 GIBAATWWHA6.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWHA6 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GIBAATWWHA6 with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.