SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHA8

GIBAATWWHA8 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Strengberg, Austria.

GIBAATWWHA8

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGIBAATWWHA8
8-character codeGIBAATWW
Branch codeHA8
BankErste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG
Branch—
CityStrengberg
CountryAustria

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.
HA8 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 code GIBAATWWHA8?

GIBAATWWHA8 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Strengberg, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in GIBAATWWHA8 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 HA8 identifies the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.

Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHA8?

GIBAATWW is the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWHA8 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GIBAATWWHA8 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter GIBAATWWHA8 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWHA8 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.