OBKLAT2LWAI — OBERBANK AG
OBKLAT2LWAI is the SWIFT/BIC code for OBERBANK AG in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria — an 11-character branch code under ISO 9362.
OBKLAT2LWAI is the SWIFT/BIC code for OBERBANK AG in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria. It is an 11-character branch identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
Head-office code: OBKLAT2L
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | OBERBANK AG |
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Location Code | 2L |
| Branch | ZWS.WAIDHOFEN/YBBS |
| Type | 11-character branch code (BIC11) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code OBKLAT2LWAI belong to?
The SWIFT code OBKLAT2LWAI identifies OBERBANK AG in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria. This branch code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code OBKLAT2LWAI mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of OBKLAT2LWAI are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (OBKL) represent the bank code for OBERBANK AG; characters 5-6 (AT) indicate the country code for Austria; characters 7-8 (2L) specify the location code; and the final characters (WAI) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code OBKLAT2LWAI active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) OBKLAT2LWAI is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2L' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code OBKLAT2L instead of OBKLAT2LWAI?
Yes. The 8-character code OBKLAT2L represents the primary headquarters of OBERBANK AG. The 11-character code OBKLAT2LWAI targets the specific branch directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to OBKLAT2L (or OBKLAT2LXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to OBKLAT2LWAI?
The physical address registered for OBKLAT2LWAI is: Unterer Stadtplatz 17, 3340, Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Austria. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the OBKLAT2LWAI code in Austria?
The SWIFT code OBKLAT2LWAI 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.