SWIFT/BIC code WUIBATWWXXX
WUIBATWWXXX belongs to Western Union International Bank GMBH in Vienna, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WUIBATWWXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WUIBATWW |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Western Union International Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Vienna |
| Country | Austria |
The way the Western Union International Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WUIB 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 institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code WUIBATWWXXX?
WUIBATWWXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Western Union International Bank GMBH in Vienna, Austria. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Western Union International Bank GMBH.
What is the best way to send money to Western Union International Bank GMBH in Austria?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Are WUIBATWW and WUIBATWWXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. WUIBATWW is the 8-character version of WUIBATWWXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Western Union International Bank GMBH in Vienna.
Do I need WUIBATWWXXX to send euros 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 WUIBATWWXXX.
How long does a transfer to Western Union International Bank GMBH take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in WUIBATWWXXX stand for?
WUIB is the institution code of Western Union International Bank GMBH, AT is the ISO code of Austria, WW is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.