SWIFT/BIC code NOLADE21WIS
NOLADE21WIS belongs to Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest in Wismar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOLADE21WIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOLADE21 |
| Branch code | WIS |
| Bank | Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wismar |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOLA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- WIS 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/BIC code NOLADE21WIS?
NOLADE21WIS identifies Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest, a unit of Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest in Wismar, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NOLADE21 instead of NOLADE21WIS?
NOLADE21 points to the main office of Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest, while NOLADE21WIS points to Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use NOLADE21WIS if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use NOLADE21WIS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOLADE21WIS with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Mecklenburg-Nordwest take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need NOLADE21WIS to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need NOLADE21WIS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.