SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWMI3
GIBAATWWMI3 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Niederkreuzstetten, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWMI3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | MI3 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Niederkreuzstetten |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- MI3 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWMI3?
GIBAATWWMI3 identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Niederkreuzstetten, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWMI3?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWMI3 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GIBAATWWMI3 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
What does each part of GIBAATWWMI3 mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and MI3 is the code of the department Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWMI3 to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWMI3.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.