SWIFT/BIC code SBCRDE66XXX
SBCRDE66XXX belongs to Kreissparkasse Biberach in Biberach (Riss), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBCRDE66XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBCRDE66 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Biberach |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Biberach (Riss) |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse Biberach SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBCR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 66 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 institution uses SWIFT/BIC code SBCRDE66XXX?
SBCRDE66XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Kreissparkasse Biberach in Biberach (Riss), Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Kreissparkasse Biberach.
Are SBCRDE66 and SBCRDE66XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SBCRDE66 is the short version of SBCRDE66XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Kreissparkasse Biberach in Biberach (Riss).
Do I need SBCRDE66XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SBCRDE66XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Kreissparkasse Biberach in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Kreissparkasse Biberach?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SBCRDE66XXX stand for?
SBCR is the institution code of Kreissparkasse Biberach, DE stands for Germany, 66 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.