SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWSWE
GIBAATWWSWE belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Schwechat, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWSWE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | SWE |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwechat |
| Country | Austria |
How 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.
- SWE 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 GIBAATWWSWE?
GIBAATWWSWE identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Schwechat, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of GIBAATWWSWE mean?
GIBA is the institution code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the location code and SWE is the code of the branch Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWSWE to send euros to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWSWE.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWSWE?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWSWE is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention GIBAATWWSWE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.