SWIFT/BIC code SARKDE81XXX
SARKDE81XXX belongs to Saalesparkasse in Querfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SARKDE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SARKDE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Saalesparkasse |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Querfurt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Saalesparkasse SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SARK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 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 BIC SARKDE81XXX?
The code SARKDE81XXX belongs to the main office of Saalesparkasse in Querfurt, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Saalesparkasse.
Has Saalesparkasse got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Saalesparkasse in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use SARKDE81XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SARKDE81XXX against the details from Saalesparkasse before you confirm.
Do I need SARKDE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SARKDE81XXX.
How long does a transfer to Saalesparkasse take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Is SARKDE81 and SARKDE81XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SARKDE81 is the 8-character version of SARKDE81XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Saalesparkasse in Querfurt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.