SWIFT / BIC Code
GIBAATWW
SEPA MemberErste Bank
GIBAATWW is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG, registered in Vienna. Its bank code is 20111, the code an IBAN at Erste Bank carries in positions 5 to 9. Its IBANs are 20 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
GIBA: institution identifier (4 letters)
AT: country code per ISO 3166-1
WW: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Erste Bank's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇦🇹 Austria
Austria IBANs are 20 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Erste Bank?
GIBAATWW. Written with the head-office branch code it is GIBAATWWXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does GIBAATWW mean?
"GIBA" identifies Erste Bank, "AT" is the country code for Austria, "WW" is the location code.
What is Erste Bank's bank code?
20111. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 9 of an IBAN from Austria. The OeNB SEPA directory lists it.
How long are Erste Bank IBANs?
20 characters, like every IBAN from Austria: the country code AT, two check digits, the bank code (5 digits, 20111 for Erste Bank) and the account number (11 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Erste Bank?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Erste Bank in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 21 November 2017, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Erste Bank confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 15 July 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Erste Bank's registered office?
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Vienna, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Am Graben 21, Wien as its address.