SWIFT/BIC code SABADE5SXXX
SABADE5SXXX belongs to Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Saarbruecken, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SABADE5SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SABADE5S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Saarbruecken |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- XXX 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 SABADE5SXXX?
The code SABADE5SXXX belongs to the main office of Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Saarbruecken, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG).
Does Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG).
What happens if I enter SABADE5SXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SABADE5SXXX against the details from Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG) in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of SABADE5SXXX mean?
SABA is the bank code of Bank 1 Saar EG (Formerly Saar Bank EG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5S is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Do I need SABADE5SXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SABADE5SXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.