SWIFT/BIC code DUISDE33XXX

DUISDE33XXX belongs to Sparkasse Duisburg in Duisburg, Germany.

DUISDE33XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDUISDE33XXX
8-character codeDUISDE33
Branch codeXXX
BankSparkasse Duisburg
BranchHead office
CityDuisburg
CountryGermany

The way the Sparkasse Duisburg SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DUIS 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

Which institution is behind BIC DUISDE33XXX?

DUISDE33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Sparkasse Duisburg in Duisburg, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Duisburg.

What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Duisburg in Germany?

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

What happens if I use DUISDE33XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DUISDE33XXX against the details from Sparkasse Duisburg before you confirm.

Does Sparkasse Duisburg have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, DUISDE33XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Duisburg in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

Are DUISDE33 and DUISDE33XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. DUISDE33 is the 8-character version of DUISDE33XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Sparkasse Duisburg in Duisburg.

Do I need DUISDE33XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need DUISDE33XXX.

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