SWIFT/BIC code BFSWDE33KRL

BFSWDE33KRL belongs to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Karlsruhe, Germany.

BFSWDE33KRL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBFSWDE33KRL
8-character codeBFSWDE33
Branch codeKRL
BankBank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG
Branch—
CityKarlsruhe
CountryGermany

How the Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BFSW Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
33 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
KRL 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 uses BIC BFSWDE33KRL?

BFSWDE33KRL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, a branch or department of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Karlsruhe, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use BFSWDE33KRL with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BFSWDE33KRL against the details from Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG before you confirm.

Does Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of BFSWDE33KRL stand for?

BFSW is the bank code of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, DE stands for Germany, 33 is the location code and KRL is the code of the department Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG.

Can I use BFSWDE33 instead of BFSWDE33KRL?

BFSWDE33 points to the main office of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, while BFSWDE33KRL is Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BFSWDE33KRL.

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