SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWMI2
GIBAATWWMI2 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Ladendorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWMI2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | MI2 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ladendorf |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- MI2 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 code GIBAATWWMI2?
GIBAATWWMI2 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Ladendorf, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWMI2 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWMI2.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWMI2 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GIBAATWWMI2 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWMI2?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWMI2 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 GIBAATWWMI2.
What do the letters in GIBAATWWMI2 mean?
GIBA is the institution code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and MI2 identifies the branch 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.