SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWJE1
GIBAATWWJE1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Rudersdorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWJE1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | JE1 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Rudersdorf |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- JE1 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/BIC code GIBAATWWJE1?
GIBAATWWJE1 identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Rudersdorf, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWJE1?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWJE1 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GIBAATWWJE1 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need GIBAATWWJE1 to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWJE1.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.