SWIFT/BIC code BFSWDE33LPZ
BFSWDE33LPZ belongs to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFSWDE33LPZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFSWDE33 |
| Branch code | LPZ |
| Bank | Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leipzig |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- LPZ 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 branch uses BIC BFSWDE33LPZ?
The code BFSWDE33LPZ belongs to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, part of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Leipzig, 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. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use BFSWDE33 instead of BFSWDE33LPZ?
BFSWDE33 is the main office of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, while BFSWDE33LPZ is Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BFSWDE33LPZ if the recipient asks for it.
Does Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG.
What do the letters in BFSWDE33LPZ mean?
BFSW is the bank code of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 33 is the location code and LPZ is the code of the department Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG.
How long does a transfer to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.