SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWZIS
GIBAATWWZIS belongs to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Zistersdorf, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAATWWZIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAATWW |
| Branch code | ZIS |
| Bank | Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG |
| Branch | Zweigstelle Zistersdorf |
| City | Zistersdorf |
| Country | Austria |
How the Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- ZIS 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code GIBAATWWZIS?
The code GIBAATWWZIS belongs to Zweigstelle Zistersdorf, a branch or department of Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG in Zistersdorf, Austria. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Has Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG got more 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.
Do I need GIBAATWWZIS 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. For other currencies you do need GIBAATWWZIS.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG take in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use GIBAATWWZIS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check GIBAATWWZIS against the details from Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.