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SWIFT/BIC code CHEKDE81XXX

CHEKDE81XXX belongs to Sparkasse Chemnitz in Chemnitz, Germany.

CHEKDE81XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCHEKDE81XXX
8-character codeCHEKDE81
Branch codeXXX
BankSparkasse Chemnitz
BranchHead office
CityChemnitz
CountryGermany

The way the Sparkasse Chemnitz SWIFT/BIC works

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.
XXX 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 institution uses SWIFT code CHEKDE81XXX?

CHEKDE81XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sparkasse Chemnitz in Chemnitz, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Chemnitz.

Has Sparkasse Chemnitz got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 7 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Chemnitz in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Sparkasse Chemnitz.

What happens if I use CHEKDE81XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check CHEKDE81XXX against the details from Sparkasse Chemnitz before sending.

What do the letters in CHEKDE81XXX mean?

CHEK is the bank code of Sparkasse Chemnitz, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

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

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

Are CHEKDE81 and CHEKDE81XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. CHEKDE81 is the 8-character version of CHEKDE81XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sparkasse Chemnitz in Chemnitz.

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