SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWLA2
GIBAATWWLA2 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Staatz - Kautendorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWLA2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | LA2 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Staatz - Kautendorf |
| 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.
- LA2 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 SWIFT code GIBAATWWLA2?
GIBAATWWLA2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Staatz - Kautendorf, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWLA2?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWLA2 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWLA2.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWLA2 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GIBAATWWLA2 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.