SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWTU2
GIBAATWWTU2 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Langenlebarn, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWTU2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | TU2 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Langenlebarn |
| 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.
- TU2 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 branch is behind BIC GIBAATWWTU2?
GIBAATWWTU2 identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Langenlebarn, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need GIBAATWWTU2 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 still need GIBAATWWTU2.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter GIBAATWWTU2 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check GIBAATWWTU2 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWTU2?
GIBAATWW points to the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWTU2 is Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use GIBAATWWTU2 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.