SWIFT/BIC code BRLADE21ANO

BRLADE21ANO belongs to Sparkasse Aurich-Norden in Norden, Germany.

BRLADE21ANO

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBRLADE21ANO
8-character codeBRLADE21
Branch codeANO
BankSparkasse Aurich-Norden
Branch—
CityNorden
CountryGermany

The way the Sparkasse Aurich-Norden SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BRLA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
21 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ANO 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BRLADE21ANO?

The code BRLADE21ANO belongs to Sparkasse Aurich-Norden, a branch or department of Sparkasse Aurich-Norden in Norden, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Aurich-Norden?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Does Sparkasse Aurich-Norden have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BRLADE21ANO is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Aurich-Norden in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What does each part of BRLADE21ANO mean?

BRLA is the bank code of Sparkasse Aurich-Norden, DE stands for Germany, 21 is the code for the city or region and ANO identifies the department Sparkasse Aurich-Norden.

Can I use BRLADE21 instead of BRLADE21ANO?

BRLADE21 points to the head office of Sparkasse Aurich-Norden, while BRLADE21ANO is Sparkasse Aurich-Norden. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BRLADE21ANO.

Do I need BRLADE21ANO to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BRLADE21ANO.

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