SWIFT/BIC code COLSDE33XXX
COLSDE33XXX belongs to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COLSDE33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COLSDE33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code COLSDE33XXX?
COLSDE33XXX identifies the main office of Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) does not need a specific branch.
Has Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in COLSDE33XXX mean?
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 XXX marks the head office.
Is COLSDE33 and COLSDE33XXX the same code?
Yes. COLSDE33 is the 8-character version of COLSDE33XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln) in Koeln.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Koelnbonn (Former Stadtsparkasse Koeln)?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need COLSDE33XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need COLSDE33XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.