SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51LUH
MALADE51LUH belongs to Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MALADE51LUH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MALADE51 |
| Branch code | LUH |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz |
| Branch | — |
| City | Ludwigshafen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz 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.
- LUH 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 MALADE51LUH?
MALADE51LUH is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz, a branch or department of Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MALADE51LUH stand for?
MALA is the bank code of Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and LUH is the code of the branch Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MALADE51LUH is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Can I use MALADE51 instead of MALADE51LUH?
MALADE51 points to the head office of Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz, while MALADE51LUH is Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MALADE51LUH.
What happens if I use MALADE51LUH incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MALADE51LUH against the details from Kreissparkasse-Rhein-Pfalz before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.