SWIFT/BIC code SBGSAT2SXXX
SBGSAT2SXXX belongs to Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG in Salzburg, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBGSAT2SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBGSAT2S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Salzburg |
| Country | Austria |
How the Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBGS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2S 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 is behind BIC SBGSAT2SXXX?
The code SBGSAT2SXXX belongs to the head office of Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG in Salzburg, Austria. Use it when you send money to an account at Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG.
What does each part of SBGSAT2SXXX mean?
SBGS is the bank code of Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG, AT is the ISO code of Austria, 2S is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Do I need SBGSAT2SXXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need SBGSAT2SXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are SBGSAT2S and SBGSAT2SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBGSAT2S is the 8-character version of SBGSAT2SXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG in Salzburg.
Does Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SBGSAT2SXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Salzburger Sparkasse Bank AG in Austria, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.