SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51WOR

MALADE51WOR belongs to Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried in Worms, Germany.

MALADE51WOR

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMALADE51WOR
8-character codeMALADE51
Branch codeWOR
BankSparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried
Branch—
CityWorms
CountryGermany

How the Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried 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.
WOR 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 SWIFT/BIC code MALADE51WOR?

The code MALADE51WOR belongs to Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried, a branch or department of Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried in Worms, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried?

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.

How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MALADE51WOR to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MALADE51WOR.

Does Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MALADE51WOR is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of MALADE51WOR stand for?

MALA is the bank code of Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and WOR identifies the department Sparkasse Worms-Alzey-Ried.

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