SWIFT/BIC code BELADEB1DB5

BELADEB1DB5 belongs to Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Berlin, Germany.

BELADEB1DB5

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBELADEB1DB5
8-character codeBELADEB1
Branch codeDB5
BankBerliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG
BranchDirektbank Service
CityBerlin
CountryGermany

The way the Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BELA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
B1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
DB5 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BELADEB1DB5?

The code BELADEB1DB5 belongs to Direktbank Service, part of Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Berlin, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG.

What happens if I enter BELADEB1DB5 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BELADEB1DB5 against the details from Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG before sending.

What do the letters in BELADEB1DB5 mean?

BELA is the bank code of Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, B1 is the code for the city or region and DB5 identifies the department Direktbank Service.

Do I need BELADEB1DB5 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BELADEB1DB5.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.