SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWLA5
GIBAATWWLA5 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Wildenduernbach, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWLA5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | LA5 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wildenduernbach |
| 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.
- LA5 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 branch is behind BIC GIBAATWWLA5?
GIBAATWWLA5 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Wildenduernbach, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWLA5 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GIBAATWWLA5 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of GIBAATWWLA5 mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and LA5 identifies the department Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Does Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the cheapest 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 what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need GIBAATWWLA5 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GIBAATWWLA5.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.