SWIFT/BIC code SCHHDE51XXX
SCHHDE51XXX belongs to Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG in Crailsheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCHHDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCHHDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Crailsheim |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCHH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 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 BIC SCHHDE51XXX?
The code SCHHDE51XXX belongs to the head office of Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG in Crailsheim, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG.
What happens if I enter SCHHDE51XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCHHDE51XXX with the recipient before sending.
Are SCHHDE51 and SCHHDE51XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SCHHDE51 is the 8-character version of SCHHDE51XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG in Crailsheim.
Do I need SCHHDE51XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SCHHDE51XXX.
How long does a transfer to Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of SCHHDE51XXX mean?
SCHH is the institution code of Vr Bank Schwaebisch Hall-Crailsheim EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 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.