SWIFT/BIC code SCRUDE51XXX
SCRUDE51XXX belongs to Service Credit Union in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCRUDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCRUDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Service Credit Union |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kaiserslautern |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Service Credit Union SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCRU 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT code SCRUDE51XXX?
SCRUDE51XXX identifies the headquarters of Service Credit Union in Kaiserslautern, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Service Credit Union.
What does each part of SCRUDE51XXX stand for?
SCRU is the institution code of Service Credit Union, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Service Credit Union?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Service Credit Union take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SCRUDE51XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SCRUDE51XXX.
Are SCRUDE51 and SCRUDE51XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SCRUDE51 is the 8-character version of SCRUDE51XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Service Credit Union in Kaiserslautern.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.