SWIFT/BIC code SAKSDE55XXX
SAKSDE55XXX belongs to Sparkasse Saarbruecken in Saarbruecken, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SAKSDE55XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SAKSDE55 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Saarbruecken |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Saarbruecken |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Saarbruecken SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SAKS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 55 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
What bank uses SWIFT code SAKSDE55XXX?
SAKSDE55XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sparkasse Saarbruecken in Saarbruecken, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Saarbruecken.
Are SAKSDE55 and SAKSDE55XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SAKSDE55 is the 8-character version of SAKSDE55XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Sparkasse Saarbruecken in Saarbruecken.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Saarbruecken in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SAKSDE55XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SAKSDE55XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Saarbruecken?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in SAKSDE55XXX mean?
SAKS is the institution code of Sparkasse Saarbruecken, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 55 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.