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SWIFT/BIC code CHEKDE81LTS

CHEKDE81LTS belongs to Sparkasse Chemnitz in Lichtenstein, Germany.

CHEKDE81LTS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCHEKDE81LTS
8-character codeCHEKDE81
Branch codeLTS
BankSparkasse Chemnitz
BranchGeschaeftsstelle
CityLichtenstein
CountryGermany

How 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.
LTS 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 CHEKDE81LTS?

The code CHEKDE81LTS belongs to Geschaeftsstelle, part of Sparkasse Chemnitz in Lichtenstein, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CHEKDE81LTS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CHEKDE81LTS against the details from Sparkasse Chemnitz before you confirm.

Does Sparkasse Chemnitz have other 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Chemnitz?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use CHEKDE81 instead of CHEKDE81LTS?

CHEKDE81 is the main office of Sparkasse Chemnitz, while CHEKDE81LTS is Geschaeftsstelle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CHEKDE81LTS if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of CHEKDE81LTS stand for?

CHEK is the institution code of Sparkasse Chemnitz, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 81 is the code for the city or region and LTS is the code of the branch Geschaeftsstelle.

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