SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51KLS
MALADE51KLS belongs to Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MALADE51KLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MALADE51 |
| Branch code | KLS |
| Bank | Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kaiserslautern |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- KLS 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 branch is behind BIC MALADE51KLS?
MALADE51KLS identifies Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern, a branch or department of Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MALADE51KLS mean?
MALA is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and KLS is the code of the branch Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern.
Does Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MALADE51KLS is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MALADE51KLS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 MALADE51KLS.
What happens if I use MALADE51KLS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MALADE51KLS against the details from Stadtsparkasse Kaiserslautern before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.