SWIFT / BIC Code
GIBAHUHB
SEPA MemberErste Bank Hungary Ltd
GIBAHUHB is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Erste Bank Hungary Zrt, registered in Budapest. It holds 4 bank codes, 116 among them; an IBAN at Erste Bank Hungary Ltd carries its code in positions 5 to 7. Its IBANs are 28 characters long. The bank takes part in SEPA credit transfers.
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BIC Breakdown
GIBA: institution identifier (4 letters)
HU: country code per ISO 3166-1
HB: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Erste Bank Hungary Ltd's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Part of Erste Group Bank AG
Erste Bank Hungary Ltd is registered in Hungary but belongs to Erste Group Bank AG, a banking group based in Austria.
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IBAN format for 🇭🇺 Hungary
Hungary IBANs are 28 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Erste Bank Hungary Ltd?
GIBAHUHB. Written with the head-office branch code it is GIBAHUHBXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does GIBAHUHB mean?
"GIBA" identifies Erste Bank Hungary Ltd, "HU" is the country code for Hungary, "HB" is the location code.
What is Erste Bank Hungary Ltd's bank code?
Erste Bank Hungary Ltd holds 4 of them; 116 is one. The code sits in positions 5 to 7 of an IBAN from Hungary, so the IBAN itself shows which one an account uses. The MNB SHT lists every one.
How long are Erste Bank Hungary Ltd IBANs?
28 characters, like every IBAN from Hungary: the country code HU, two check digits, the bank code (3 digits), the branch code (4 digits), the check (1 digit), the account number (15 digits) and the check (1 digit).
Can I send an instant transfer to Erste Bank Hungary Ltd?
Erste Bank Hungary Ltd is not listed in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, so a euro transfer to it goes as a standard SEPA credit transfer.
Where is Erste Bank Hungary Ltd's registered office?
Nepfurdo Utca 24-26., 1138 Budapest, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 24-26, Nepfurdo U., Budapest as its address.
Who owns Erste Bank Hungary Ltd?
Erste Bank Hungary Ltd is owned by Erste Group Bank AG, a banking group based in Austria. Erste Bank Hungary Ltd is registered in Hungary as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Austria.