SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51COC

MALADE51COC belongs to Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck in Cochem, Germany.

MALADE51COC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMALADE51COC
8-character codeMALADE51
Branch codeCOC
BankSparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck
Branch—
CityCochem
CountryGermany

The way the Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

MALA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
51 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
COC 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 code MALADE51COC?

MALADE51COC identifies Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck, a unit of Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck in Cochem, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use MALADE51COC incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MALADE51COC with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MALADE51 instead of MALADE51COC?

MALADE51 is the main office of Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck, while MALADE51COC is Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MALADE51COC.

Do I need MALADE51COC to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need MALADE51COC.

What does each part of MALADE51COC stand for?

MALA is the bank code of Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and COC identifies the branch Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck.

How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Mittelmosel - Eifel Mosel Hunsrueck take?

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

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