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SWIFT/BIC code OEKOATWWHVS

OEKOATWWHVS belongs to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in Vienna, Austria.

OEKOATWWHVS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeOEKOATWWHVS
8-character codeOEKOATWW
Branch codeHVS
BankOesterreichische Kontrollbank AG
BranchService Bureau
CityVienna
CountryAustria

The way the Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

OEKO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
AT Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
WW Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
HVS 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 uses BIC OEKOATWWHVS?

OEKOATWWHVS identifies Service Bureau, a branch or department of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in Vienna, Austria. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use OEKOATWWHVS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check OEKOATWWHVS with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use OEKOATWW instead of OEKOATWWHVS?

OEKOATWW is the head office of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG, while OEKOATWWHVS is Service Bureau. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use OEKOATWWHVS if the recipient asks for it.

Does Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in Austria, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG.

What does each part of OEKOATWWHVS stand for?

OEKO is the bank code of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the location code and HVS identifies the branch Service Bureau.

Do I need OEKOATWWHVS for a euro transfer to Austria?

Austria belongs to 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 OEKOATWWHVS.

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