SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWZI1
GIBAATWWZI1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Duernkrut, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWZI1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | ZI1 |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Duernkrut |
| Country | Austria |
The way 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.
- ZI1 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 SWIFT code GIBAATWWZI1?
The code GIBAATWWZI1 belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, a unit of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Duernkrut, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWZI1 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check GIBAATWWZI1 against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
What do the letters in GIBAATWWZI1 stand for?
GIBA is the institution code of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and ZI1 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?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need GIBAATWWZI1 for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need GIBAATWWZI1.
Can I use GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWZI1?
GIBAATWW is the main office of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, while GIBAATWWZI1 points to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use GIBAATWWZI1 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.