SWIFT/BIC code SBRELUL1XXX
SBRELUL1XXX belongs to Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBRELUL1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBRELUL1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Luxembourg |
| Country | Luxembourg |
How the Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SBRE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- LU Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- L1 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 uses SWIFT code SBRELUL1XXX?
The code SBRELUL1XXX belongs to the main office of Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. Use it when you send money to an account at Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a.
What happens if I enter SBRELUL1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBRELUL1XXX against the details from Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a before you confirm.
Do I need SBRELUL1XXX to send euros to Luxembourg?
Luxembourg is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SBRELUL1XXX.
What do the letters in SBRELUL1XXX stand for?
SBRE is the institution code of Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a, LU is the ISO code of Luxembourg, L1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
How long does it take to send money to Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are SBRELUL1 and SBRELUL1XXX the same code?
Yes. SBRELUL1 is the 8-character version of SBRELUL1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Freie Internationale Sparkasse S.a in Luxembourg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.