SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWHAA
GIBAATWWHAA belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Haag, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWHAA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | HAA |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Haag |
| Country | Austria |
How the Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- HAA 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 GIBAATWWHAA?
GIBAATWWHAA identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Haag, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWHAA with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWHAA with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHAA?
GIBAATWW points to the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWHAA points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWHAA.
What does each part of GIBAATWWHAA mean?
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 HAA identifies the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWHAA to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GIBAATWWHAA.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.