GIBAATWWHA5 — SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG
GIBAATWWHA5 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG in ST. PETER IN DER AU, Austria — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
GIBAATWWHA5 is the SWIFT/BIC code for SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG in ST. PETER IN DER AU, Austria. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: GIBAATWW
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG |
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Location Code | WW |
| Branch | FILIALE ST.PETER/AU |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code GIBAATWWHA5 belong to?
The SWIFT code GIBAATWWHA5 identifies SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG in ST. PETER IN DER AU, Austria. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code GIBAATWWHA5 mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of GIBAATWWHA5 are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (GIBA) represent the bank code for SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG; characters 5-6 (AT) indicate the country code for Austria; characters 7-8 (WW) specify the location code; and the final characters (HA5) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code GIBAATWWHA5 active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) GIBAATWWHA5 is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters 'WW' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code GIBAATWW instead of GIBAATWWHA5?
Yes. The 8-character code GIBAATWW represents the primary headquarters of SPARKASSE OBEROESTERREICH BANK AG. The 11-character code GIBAATWWHA5 targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to GIBAATWW (or GIBAATWWXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to GIBAATWWHA5?
The physical address registered for GIBAATWWHA5 is: MARKTPLATZ 7, 3352, ST. PETER IN DER AU, Austria. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the GIBAATWWHA5 code in Austria?
The SWIFT code GIBAATWWHA5 is used for international inbound wire transfers in Austria. Austrian banks clear EUR payments via the SEPA directory.
Sources & References
- 🌐 ISO 9362: The official standard defining the Business Identifier Code (BIC) format guidelines.
- 🏢 SWIFT Registration Authority: The organization designated by ISO to register and publish BICs (swift.com).
- 🏦 Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB): Austrian central bank payment directories and routing.