SWIFT/BIC code ISBKDEFXKRL

ISBKDEFXKRL belongs to Isbank AG in Karlsruhe, Germany.

ISBKDEFXKRL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeISBKDEFXKRL
8-character codeISBKDEFX
Branch codeKRL
BankIsbank AG
BranchZweigstelle Karlsruhe
CityKarlsruhe
CountryGermany

The way the Isbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

ISBK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FX Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
KRL 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 BIC ISBKDEFXKRL?

ISBKDEFXKRL identifies Zweigstelle Karlsruhe, a branch or department of Isbank AG in Karlsruhe, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use ISBKDEFXKRL incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ISBKDEFXKRL with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need ISBKDEFXKRL to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need ISBKDEFXKRL.

How long does it take to send money to Isbank AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Does Isbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 16 SWIFT/BIC codes for Isbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Isbank AG.

What does each part of ISBKDEFXKRL stand for?

ISBK is the bank code of Isbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FX is the code for the city or region and KRL is the code of the branch Zweigstelle Karlsruhe.

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