SWIFT Code BKAUATWWBRE — UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG, BREGENZ

About SWIFT Code BKAUATWWBRE — UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG, BREGENZ

SWIFT code BKAUATWWBRE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG in BREGENZ, Austria. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG for all outward international remittances from BREGENZ. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKAUATWWBRE

The code BKAUATWWBRE follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKAUATWWBRE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG account in BREGENZ, share SWIFT code BKAUATWWBRE with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG, BREGENZ must provide SWIFT code BKAUATWWBRE. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG in BREGENZ rely on SWIFT code BKAUATWWBRE for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG →

How SWIFT Code BKAUATWWBRE Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKAUATWWBRE and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKAUATWWBRE

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKAUATWWBRE uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BREGENZ only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Austria.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm BKAUATWWBRE directly with UNICREDIT BANK AUSTRIA AG's BREGENZ branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.