SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWTU5
GIBAATWWTU5 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Sieghartskirchen, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWTU5 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | TU5 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sieghartskirchen |
| 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.
- TU5 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 uses BIC GIBAATWWTU5?
GIBAATWWTU5 identifies Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Sieghartskirchen, Austria. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWTU5?
GIBAATWW is the head office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWTU5 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use GIBAATWWTU5 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWTU5 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check GIBAATWWTU5 against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before you confirm.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Does Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 57 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Austria. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.