SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHA7
GIBAATWWHA7 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Seitenstetten, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWHA7 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | HA7 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Seitenstetten |
| 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.
- HA7 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
What bank uses SWIFT code GIBAATWWHA7?
The code GIBAATWWHA7 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Seitenstetten, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHA7?
GIBAATWW is the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWHA7 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWHA7.
Do I need GIBAATWWHA7 to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GIBAATWWHA7.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWHA7 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GIBAATWWHA7 against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.