SWIFT/BIC code CHEKDE81LIM
CHEKDE81LIM belongs to Sparkasse Chemnitz in Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CHEKDE81LIM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CHEKDE81 |
| Branch code | LIM |
| Bank | Sparkasse Chemnitz |
| Branch | — |
| City | Limbach-Oberfrohna |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Chemnitz SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CHEK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- LIM 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 code CHEKDE81LIM?
CHEKDE81LIM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Chemnitz, a unit of Sparkasse Chemnitz in Limbach-Oberfrohna, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of CHEKDE81LIM mean?
CHEK is the institution code of Sparkasse Chemnitz, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the location code and LIM is the code of the department Sparkasse Chemnitz.
Can I use CHEKDE81 instead of CHEKDE81LIM?
CHEKDE81 points to the main office of Sparkasse Chemnitz, while CHEKDE81LIM points to Sparkasse Chemnitz. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CHEKDE81LIM if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Chemnitz in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need CHEKDE81LIM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need CHEKDE81LIM.
Does Sparkasse Chemnitz have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Chemnitz in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.