SWIFT/BIC code BELADEB1DB8
BELADEB1DB8 belongs to Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BELADEB1DB8 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BELADEB1 |
| Branch code | DB8 |
| Bank | Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG |
| Branch | Direktbank Service |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
How the Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- DB8 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BELADEB1DB8?
BELADEB1DB8 identifies Direktbank Service, a unit of Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Berlin, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BELADEB1 instead of BELADEB1DB8?
BELADEB1 is the main office of Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG, while BELADEB1DB8 is Direktbank Service. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BELADEB1DB8 if the recipient asks for it.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I enter BELADEB1DB8 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BELADEB1DB8 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Berliner Sparkasse - Landesbank Berlin AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BELADEB1DB8 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BELADEB1DB8.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.