SWIFT/BIC code GIBAHUHBXXX
GIBAHUHBXXX belongs to Erste Bank Hungary Zrt in Budapest, Hungary.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GIBAHUHBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GIBAHUHB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Erste Bank Hungary Zrt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Budapest |
| Country | Hungary |
The way the Erste Bank Hungary Zrt 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.
- HU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HB 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/BIC code GIBAHUHBXXX?
GIBAHUHBXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Erste Bank Hungary Zrt in Budapest, Hungary. Use it when a payment to Erste Bank Hungary Zrt does not need a specific branch.
Has Erste Bank Hungary Zrt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Erste Bank Hungary Zrt in Hungary, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Erste Bank Hungary Zrt.
What is the best way to send money to Erste Bank Hungary Zrt?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Hungarian Forint with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Are GIBAHUHB and GIBAHUHBXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. GIBAHUHB is the 8-character version of GIBAHUHBXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Erste Bank Hungary Zrt in Budapest.
Do I need GIBAHUHBXXX for a euro transfer to Hungary?
Hungary belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need GIBAHUHBXXX.
How long does a transfer to Erste Bank Hungary Zrt take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.