SWIFT/BIC code COLSDE33BON
COLSDE33BON belongs to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COLSDE33BON |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COLSDE33 |
| Branch code | BON |
| Bank | Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) |
| Branch | Filiale Bonn |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- BON 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code COLSDE33BON?
The code COLSDE33BON belongs to Filiale Bonn, a branch or department of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use COLSDE33 instead of COLSDE33BON?
COLSDE33 points to the main office of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln), while COLSDE33BON is Filiale Bonn. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention COLSDE33BON.
Do I need COLSDE33BON for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need COLSDE33BON.
What do the letters in COLSDE33BON stand for?
COLS is the institution code of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln), DE is the ISO code of Germany, 33 is the code for the city or region and BON is the code of the department Filiale Bonn.
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.
Does Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 5 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.