SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWLA3
GIBAATWWLA3 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Stronsdorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWLA3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | LA3 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stronsdorf |
| Country | Austria |
How 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.
- LA3 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWLA3?
GIBAATWWLA3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, part of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Stronsdorf, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GIBAATWWLA3 to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GIBAATWWLA3.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of GIBAATWWLA3 mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and LA3 identifies the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWLA3 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GIBAATWWLA3 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.