SWIFT/BIC code KEOSATW1XXX
KEOSATW1XXX belongs to Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KEOSATW1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KEOSATW1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
How the Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KEOS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- W1 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 uses BIC KEOSATW1XXX?
The code KEOSATW1XXX belongs to the main office of Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen in Vienna, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use KEOSATW1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KEOSATW1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen in Austria?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KEOSATW1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in KEOSATW1XXX stand for?
KEOS is the bank code of Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen, AT stands for Austria, W1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Are KEOSATW1 and KEOSATW1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. KEOSATW1 is the 8-character version of KEOSATW1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Kreditverein der Erste Bank der Oesterreichischen Sparkassen in Vienna.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.