SWIFT/BIC code OPSKATWWXXX
OPSKATWWXXX belongs to Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OPSKATWWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OPSKATWW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
How the Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OPSK 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
What bank uses BIC OPSKATWWXXX?
The code OPSKATWWXXX belongs to the main office of Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) in Vienna, Austria. Use it when you send money to an account at Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft).
Does Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – OPSKATWWXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) in Austria, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need OPSKATWWXXX to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need OPSKATWWXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is OPSKATWW and OPSKATWWXXX the same code?
Yes. OPSKATWW is the short version of OPSKATWWXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) in Vienna.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bawag P.s.k. (Formerly Oesterreichische Postsparkasse Aktiengesellschaft) in Austria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.