SWIFT/BIC code BYLADEM1FOR
BYLADEM1FOR belongs to Sparkasse Forchheim in Forchheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BYLADEM1FOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BYLADEM1 |
| Branch code | FOR |
| Bank | Sparkasse Forchheim |
| Branch | — |
| City | Forchheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Forchheim SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BYLA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- FOR 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 bank is behind SWIFT code BYLADEM1FOR?
BYLADEM1FOR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Forchheim, a unit of Sparkasse Forchheim in Forchheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use BYLADEM1FOR with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BYLADEM1FOR with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Forchheim take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need BYLADEM1FOR 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 BYLADEM1FOR.
Can I use BYLADEM1 instead of BYLADEM1FOR?
BYLADEM1 points to the head office of Sparkasse Forchheim, while BYLADEM1FOR is Sparkasse Forchheim. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BYLADEM1FOR if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BYLADEM1FOR mean?
BYLA is the bank code of Sparkasse Forchheim, DE stands for Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and FOR is the code of the branch Sparkasse Forchheim.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.