SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51SIM
MALADE51SIM belongs to Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck in Simmern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MALADE51SIM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MALADE51 |
| Branch code | SIM |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck |
| Branch | — |
| City | Simmern |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck 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.
- SIM 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 MALADE51SIM?
MALADE51SIM identifies Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck, part of Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck in Simmern, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in MALADE51SIM stand for?
MALA is the institution code of Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and SIM identifies the branch Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck.
What happens if I use MALADE51SIM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MALADE51SIM against the details from Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck before you confirm.
Can I use MALADE51 instead of MALADE51SIM?
MALADE51 is the main office of Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck, while MALADE51SIM points to Kreissparkasse Rhein - Hunsrueck. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MALADE51SIM if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Kreissparkasse Rhein - 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.
Do I need MALADE51SIM 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 still need MALADE51SIM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.