SWIFT/BIC code LKBWDE6KXXX
LKBWDE6KXXX belongs to Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LKBWDE6KXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LKBWDE6K |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Karlsruhe |
| Country | Germany |
How the Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LKBW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6K 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code LKBWDE6KXXX?
LKBWDE6KXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank in Karlsruhe, Germany. Use it when a payment to Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank does not need a specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in LKBWDE6KXXX mean?
LKBW is the bank code of Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 6K is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use LKBWDE6KXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check LKBWDE6KXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need LKBWDE6KXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need LKBWDE6KXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Landeskreditbank Baden-Wuerttemberg - Foerderbank?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.