SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWKLB
GIBAATWWKLB belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Klosterneuburg, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWKLB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | KLB |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Klosterneuburg |
| 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.
- KLB 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 is behind BIC GIBAATWWKLB?
GIBAATWWKLB identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Klosterneuburg, Austria. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GIBAATWWKLB to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need GIBAATWWKLB.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWKLB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GIBAATWWKLB with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.