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SWIFT/BIC code CHEKDE81MRN

CHEKDE81MRN belongs to Sparkasse Chemnitz in Meerane, Germany.

CHEKDE81MRN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCHEKDE81MRN
8-character codeCHEKDE81
Branch codeMRN
BankSparkasse Chemnitz
BranchGeschaeftsstelle
CityMeerane
CountryGermany

The way the Sparkasse Chemnitz SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
MRN 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 is behind BIC CHEKDE81MRN?

CHEKDE81MRN identifies Geschaeftsstelle, a branch or department of Sparkasse Chemnitz in Meerane, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use CHEKDE81 instead of CHEKDE81MRN?

CHEKDE81 points to the head office of Sparkasse Chemnitz, while CHEKDE81MRN points to Geschaeftsstelle. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CHEKDE81MRN if the recipient asks for it.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Chemnitz take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need CHEKDE81MRN for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need CHEKDE81MRN.

Has Sparkasse Chemnitz got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Chemnitz in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparkasse Chemnitz.

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