SWIFT/BIC code ESSLDE66XXX

ESSLDE66XXX belongs to Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen in Esslingen, Germany.

ESSLDE66XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeESSLDE66XXX
8-character codeESSLDE66
Branch codeXXX
BankKreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen
BranchHead office
CityEsslingen
CountryGermany

The way the Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

ESSL Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
66 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ESSLDE66XXX?

ESSLDE66XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen in Esslingen, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen.

What happens if I enter ESSLDE66XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ESSLDE66XXX against the details from Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen before sending.

Does Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, ESSLDE66XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What is the best way to send money to Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen in Germany?

Banks often 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.

Are ESSLDE66 and ESSLDE66XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. ESSLDE66 is the 8-character version of ESSLDE66XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Kreissparkasse Esslingen-Nuertingen in Esslingen.

Do I need ESSLDE66XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ESSLDE66XXX.

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