SWIFT/BIC code SABADE5SBBK
SABADE5SBBK belongs to Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Neunkirchen (Saar), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABADE5SBBK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABADE5S |
| Branch code | BBK |
| Bank | Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Neunkirchen (Saar) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SABA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 5S Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BBK 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 is behind SWIFT code SABADE5SBBK?
The code SABADE5SBBK belongs to Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG), a unit of Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Neunkirchen (Saar), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SABADE5S instead of SABADE5SBBK?
SABADE5S is the main office of Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG), while SABADE5SBBK points to Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SABADE5SBBK if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% 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 Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SABADE5SBBK to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SABADE5SBBK.
Has Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.