SWIFT/BIC code BYLADEM1KSW
BYLADEM1KSW belongs to Sparkasse Schweinfurt in Schweinfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BYLADEM1KSW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BYLADEM1 |
| Branch code | KSW |
| Bank | Sparkasse Schweinfurt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schweinfurt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Schweinfurt SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- KSW 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/BIC code BYLADEM1KSW?
BYLADEM1KSW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Schweinfurt, a unit of Sparkasse Schweinfurt in Schweinfurt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sparkasse Schweinfurt have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BYLADEM1KSW is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Schweinfurt in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Schweinfurt?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use BYLADEM1 instead of BYLADEM1KSW?
BYLADEM1 is the head office of Sparkasse Schweinfurt, while BYLADEM1KSW is Sparkasse Schweinfurt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BYLADEM1KSW.
What does each part of BYLADEM1KSW mean?
BYLA is the institution code of Sparkasse Schweinfurt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the code for the city or region and KSW identifies the branch Sparkasse Schweinfurt.
Do I need BYLADEM1KSW for a euro transfer 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 do need BYLADEM1KSW.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.