SWIFT/BIC code GIBARS22XXX

GIBARS22XXX belongs to Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad in Novi Sad, Serbia.

GIBARS22XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGIBARS22XXX
8-character codeGIBARS22
Branch codeXXX
BankErste Bank A.d. Novi Sad
BranchHead office
CityNovi Sad
CountrySerbia

How the Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad 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.
RS Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 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 institution is behind BIC GIBARS22XXX?

GIBARS22XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad in Novi Sad, Serbia. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Serbia with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code GIBARS22XXX, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. Serbia uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

What does each part of GIBARS22XXX stand for?

GIBA is the bank code of Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad, RS is the ISO code of Serbia, 22 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

Is GIBARS22 and GIBARS22XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. GIBARS22 is the short version of GIBARS22XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad in Novi Sad.

How long does it take to send money to Erste Bank A.d. Novi Sad?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.