SWIFT/BIC code SBBWDESTXXX
SBBWDESTXXX belongs to Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBBWDESTXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBBWDEST |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Stuttgart |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBBW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- ST 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 code SBBWDESTXXX?
SBBWDESTXXX identifies the main office of Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SBBWDESTXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SBBWDESTXXX.
Does Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SBBWDESTXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of SBBWDESTXXX mean?
SBBW is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Baden-Wuerttemberg, DE is the ISO code of Germany, ST is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.