SWIFT/BIC code GIBAGB2XXXX
GIBAGB2XXXX belongs to Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank) in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAGB2XXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAGB2X |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
How the Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank) 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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2X Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 is behind SWIFT code GIBAGB2XXXX?
The code GIBAGB2XXXX belongs to the head office of Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank) in London, United Kingdom. Use it when you send money to an account at Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank).
What do the letters in GIBAGB2XXXX stand for?
GIBA is the bank code of Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank), GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 2X is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank)?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in British Pound with transfer services before you send.
Do I need GIBAGB2XXXX for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is part of 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 GIBAGB2XXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank)?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are GIBAGB2X and GIBAGB2XXXX the same code?
Yes. GIBAGB2X is the 8-character version of GIBAGB2XXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Erste Group Bank AG (Former Erste Bank) in London.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.