SWIFT/BIC code BFSWDE33STG
BFSWDE33STG belongs to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Stuttgart, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFSWDE33STG |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFSWDE33 |
| Branch code | STG |
| Bank | Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Stuttgart |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- STG 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 SWIFT code BFSWDE33STG?
BFSWDE33STG identifies Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, a unit of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BFSWDE33STG mean?
BFSW is the institution code of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 33 is the location code and STG is the code of the department Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BFSWDE33STG for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need BFSWDE33STG.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BFSWDE33 instead of BFSWDE33STG?
BFSWDE33 is the main office of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, while BFSWDE33STG points to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BFSWDE33STG if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.