SWIFT/BIC code COLSDE33232
COLSDE33232 belongs to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COLSDE33232 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COLSDE33 |
| Branch code | 232 |
| Bank | Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COLS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 232 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 COLSDE33232?
The code COLSDE33232 belongs to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln), part of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in COLSDE33232 stand for?
COLS is the bank code of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln), DE is the ISO code of Germany, 33 is the code for the city or region and 232 identifies the branch Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln).
Does Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use COLSDE33 instead of COLSDE33232?
COLSDE33 points to the head office of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln), while COLSDE33232 points to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use COLSDE33232 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need COLSDE33232 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need COLSDE33232.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.