SWIFT/BIC code SIKBDE51XXX

SIKBDE51XXX belongs to Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft in Saarbruecken, Germany.

SIKBDE51XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSIKBDE51XXX
8-character codeSIKBDE51
Branch codeXXX
BankSaarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft
BranchHead office
CitySaarbruecken
CountryGermany

The way the Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

SIKB 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 bank is behind BIC SIKBDE51XXX?

SIKBDE51XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft in Saarbruecken, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, SIKBDE51XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter SIKBDE51XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SIKBDE51XXX against the details from Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft before you confirm.

What does each part of SIKBDE51XXX mean?

SIKB is the bank code of Saarlandische Investitionskreditbank Aktiengesellschaft, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Do I need SIKBDE51XXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need SIKBDE51XXX.

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