SWIFT/BIC code SFLEDEB1XXX

SFLEDEB1XXX belongs to Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin in Berlin, Germany.

SFLEDEB1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSFLEDEB1XXX
8-character codeSFLEDEB1
Branch codeXXX
BankSenatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin
BranchHead office
CityBerlin
CountryGermany

How the Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

SFLE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
B1 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 SWIFT/BIC code SFLEDEB1XXX?

SFLEDEB1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin in Berlin, Germany. Use it when a payment to Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin does not need a specific branch.

What happens if I enter SFLEDEB1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SFLEDEB1XXX against the details from Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What does each part of SFLEDEB1XXX stand for?

SFLE is the institution code of Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin, DE stands for Germany, B1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.

Does Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – SFLEDEB1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Senatsverwaltung Fuer Finanzen des Landes Berlin in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need SFLEDEB1XXX to send euros 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 do need SFLEDEB1XXX.

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