SWIFT/BIC code OEKOATWWXXX

OEKOATWWXXX belongs to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in Vienna, Austria.

OEKOATWWXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeOEKOATWWXXX
8-character codeOEKOATWW
Branch codeXXX
BankOesterreichische Kontrollbank AG
BranchHead office
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.
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 BIC OEKOATWWXXX?

OEKOATWWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in Vienna, Austria. Use it when a payment to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I enter OEKOATWWXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check OEKOATWWXXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of OEKOATWWXXX mean?

OEKO is the institution code of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG, AT stands for Austria, WW is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Does Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG in Austria. All of them are listed on the page of Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG.

Do I need OEKOATWWXXX for a euro transfer to Austria?

Austria is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need OEKOATWWXXX.

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