SWIFT/BIC code BILADE55XXX
BILADE55XXX belongs to Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) in Idar-Oberstein, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BILADE55XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BILADE55 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Idar-Oberstein |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BILA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 55 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code BILADE55XXX?
BILADE55XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) in Germany?
Banks often 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.
Are BILADE55 and BILADE55XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BILADE55 is the short version of BILADE55XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank) in Idar-Oberstein.
What do the letters in BILADE55XXX mean?
BILA is the bank code of Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank), DE stands for Germany, 55 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need BILADE55XXX to send euros 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 still need BILADE55XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Kreissparkasse Birkenfeld (Birkenfelder Landesbank)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one 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.