SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51KLK
MALADE51KLK belongs to Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MALADE51KLK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MALADE51 |
| Branch code | KLK |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kaiserslautern |
| Country | Germany |
How the Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- KLK 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 BIC MALADE51KLK?
MALADE51KLK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern, a branch or department of Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern 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.
Do I need MALADE51KLK 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 MALADE51KLK.
How long does it take to send money to Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use MALADE51 instead of MALADE51KLK?
MALADE51 is the main office of Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern, while MALADE51KLK points to Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MALADE51KLK.
Does Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MALADE51KLK is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kreissparkasse Kaiserslautern in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.