ZKWGAT2W — ZKW GROUP GMBH
ZKWGAT2W is the SWIFT/BIC code for ZKW GROUP GMBH in Wieselburg, Austria — an 8-character head-office code under ISO 9362.
ZKWGAT2W is the SWIFT/BIC code for ZKW GROUP GMBH in Wieselburg, Austria. It is an 8-character head-office identifier under the ISO 9362 standard.
BIC breakdown (ISO 9362)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Institution | ZKW GROUP GMBH |
| Country | Austria (AT) |
| Location Code | 2W |
| Branch | None |
| Type | 8-character head-office code (BIC8) |
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Frequently asked questions
What bank does the SWIFT code ZKWGAT2W belong to?
The SWIFT code ZKWGAT2W identifies ZKW GROUP GMBH in Wieselburg, Austria. This head office code is used for cross-border payments and SWIFT network routing.
What do the parts of the SWIFT code ZKWGAT2W mean?
The 8 or 11 characters of ZKWGAT2W are parsed as follows: characters 1-4 (ZKWG) represent the bank code for ZKW GROUP GMBH; characters 5-6 (AT) indicate the country code for Austria; characters 7-8 (2W) specify the location code; and the final characters (—) designate the specific branch.
Is the BIC code ZKWGAT2W active on the SWIFT network?
Yes, the Business Identifier Code (BIC) ZKWGAT2W is registered under ISO 9362 and is active for routing interbank messages. Location characters '2W' designate it as a primary active participant.
Can I use the head office code ZKWGAT2W instead of ZKWGAT2W?
Yes. The 8-character code ZKWGAT2W represents the primary headquarters of ZKW GROUP GMBH. The 11-character code ZKWGAT2W targets the head office directly. If the branch code is unknown, sending payments to ZKWGAT2W (or ZKWGAT2WXXX) will route them to the main head office.
What is the physical address of the bank registered to ZKWGAT2W?
The physical address registered for ZKWGAT2W is: ROTTENHAUSER STRASSE 8, 3250, Wieselburg, Austria. Verify this address matches your recipient's branch details before initiating a transaction.
What routing networks operate with the ZKWGAT2W code in Austria?
The SWIFT code ZKWGAT2W 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.