SWIFT/BIC code SCLUDEF1XXX
SCLUDEF1XXX belongs to Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG in Steinau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCLUDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCLUDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Steinau |
| Country | Germany |
How the Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCLU Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SCLUDEF1XXX?
SCLUDEF1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG in Steinau, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG.
Is SCLUDEF1 and SCLUDEF1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SCLUDEF1 is the 8-character version of SCLUDEF1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG in Steinau.
Do I need SCLUDEF1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 SCLUDEF1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What does each part of SCLUDEF1XXX mean?
SCLU is the institution code of Vr Bank Schluechtern-Birstein EG, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use SCLUDEF1XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SCLUDEF1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.