SWIFT/BIC code OBKLAT2LWEL
OBKLAT2LWEL belongs to Oberbank AG in Wels, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OBKLAT2LWEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OBKLAT2L |
| Branch code | WEL |
| Bank | Oberbank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wels |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Oberbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OBKL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2L Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- WEL 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 OBKLAT2LWEL?
The code OBKLAT2LWEL belongs to Oberbank AG, a branch or department of Oberbank AG in Wels, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Oberbank AG in Austria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter OBKLAT2LWEL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check OBKLAT2LWEL with the recipient before sending.
Can I use OBKLAT2L instead of OBKLAT2LWEL?
OBKLAT2L points to the main office of Oberbank AG, while OBKLAT2LWEL is Oberbank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use OBKLAT2LWEL if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in OBKLAT2LWEL mean?
OBKL is the bank code of Oberbank AG, AT stands for Austria, 2L is the code for the city or region and WEL identifies the branch Oberbank AG.
Do I need OBKLAT2LWEL to send euros to Austria?
Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need OBKLAT2LWEL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.