SWIFT/BIC code BYLADEM1KFB

BYLADEM1KFB belongs to Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren in Kaufbeuren, Germany.

BYLADEM1KFB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBYLADEM1KFB
8-character codeBYLADEM1
Branch codeKFB
BankKreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren
Branch—
CityKaufbeuren
CountryGermany

How the Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren 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.
KFB 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

What bank uses BIC BYLADEM1KFB?

BYLADEM1KFB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren, part of Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren in Kaufbeuren, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BYLADEM1KFB is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use BYLADEM1KFB with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BYLADEM1KFB with the recipient before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BYLADEM1 instead of BYLADEM1KFB?

BYLADEM1 points to the head office of Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren, while BYLADEM1KFB points to Kreis- und Stadtsparkasse Kaufbeuren. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BYLADEM1KFB.

Do I need BYLADEM1KFB to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need BYLADEM1KFB.

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