SWIFT/BIC code WELCATW1XXX
WELCATW1XXX belongs to Welcome Bank GMBH in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELCATW1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELCATW1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Welcome Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
How the Welcome Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WELC Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- W1 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code WELCATW1XXX?
WELCATW1XXX identifies the headquarters of Welcome Bank GMBH in Vienna, Austria. Use it when a payment to Welcome Bank GMBH does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of WELCATW1XXX stand for?
WELC is the bank code of Welcome Bank GMBH, AT stands for Austria, W1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Welcome Bank GMBH in Austria?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need WELCATW1XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need WELCATW1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Welcome Bank GMBH in Austria?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are WELCATW1 and WELCATW1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WELCATW1 is the short version of WELCATW1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Welcome Bank GMBH in Vienna.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.