SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWTU4
GIBAATWWTU4 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Andrae-Woerdern, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWTU4 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | TU4 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | St. Andrae-Woerdern |
| 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.
- TU4 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 GIBAATWWTU4?
GIBAATWWTU4 identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in St. Andrae-Woerdern, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWTU4 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWTU4 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Many banks 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.
Do I need GIBAATWWTU4 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWTU4.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWTU4?
GIBAATWW is the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWTU4 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GIBAATWWTU4 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.