SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWSTP
GIBAATWWSTP belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Poelten, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWSTP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | STP |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Poelten |
| 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.
- STP 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/BIC code GIBAATWWSTP?
GIBAATWWSTP identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Poelten, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
What does each part of GIBAATWWSTP mean?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the location code and STP identifies the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
Do I need GIBAATWWSTP for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWSTP.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria. All of them are listed on the page of 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.