SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51ROK

MALADE51ROK belongs to Sparkasse Donnersberg in Rockenhausen, Germany.

MALADE51ROK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMALADE51ROK
8-character codeMALADE51
Branch codeROK
BankSparkasse Donnersberg
Branch—
CityRockenhausen
CountryGermany

How the Sparkasse Donnersberg 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.
ROK 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 uses SWIFT code MALADE51ROK?

MALADE51ROK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Donnersberg, a unit of Sparkasse Donnersberg in Rockenhausen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Donnersberg?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MALADE51ROK for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MALADE51ROK.

Can I use MALADE51 instead of MALADE51ROK?

MALADE51 is the main office of Sparkasse Donnersberg, while MALADE51ROK is Sparkasse Donnersberg. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MALADE51ROK.

What does each part of MALADE51ROK mean?

MALA is the bank code of Sparkasse Donnersberg, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and ROK identifies the branch Sparkasse Donnersberg.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Donnersberg in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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