SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWTU1
GIBAATWWTU1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Atzenbrugg, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWTU1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | TU1 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Atzenbrugg |
| 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.
- TU1 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 uses BIC GIBAATWWTU1?
GIBAATWWTU1 identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Atzenbrugg, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWTU1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWTU1 against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWTU1 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. If you send another currency you do need GIBAATWWTU1.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWTU1?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWTU1 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GIBAATWWTU1 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of GIBAATWWTU1 mean?
GIBA is the institution code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and TU1 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.