SWIFT/BIC code SCLNDED1XXX

SCLNDED1XXX belongs to Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen in Duesseldorf, Germany.

SCLNDED1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSCLNDED1XXX
8-character codeSCLNDED1
Branch codeXXX
BankSchuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen
BranchHead office
CityDuesseldorf
CountryGermany

The way the Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SCLN Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
D1 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 BIC SCLNDED1XXX?

The code SCLNDED1XXX belongs to the head office of Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen in Duesseldorf, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Is SCLNDED1 and SCLNDED1XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. SCLNDED1 is the 8-character version of SCLNDED1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen in Duesseldorf.

How long does a transfer to Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need SCLNDED1XXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SCLNDED1XXX.

Does Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SCLNDED1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Schuldenverwaltung des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I enter SCLNDED1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SCLNDED1XXX with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.