SWIFT/BIC code SKGIDE5F513
SKGIDE5F513 belongs to Sparkasse Giessen in Giessen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKGIDE5F513 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKGIDE5F |
| Branch code | 513 |
| Bank | Sparkasse Giessen |
| Branch | Kontenverlagerung Buba |
| City | Giessen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Giessen SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKGI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 5F Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 513 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 branch uses BIC SKGIDE5F513?
The code SKGIDE5F513 belongs to Kontenverlagerung Buba, part of Sparkasse Giessen in Giessen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SKGIDE5F513 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SKGIDE5F513 against the details from Sparkasse Giessen before you confirm.
What do the letters in SKGIDE5F513 mean?
SKGI is the bank code of Sparkasse Giessen, DE stands for Germany, 5F is the location code and 513 is the code of the branch Kontenverlagerung Buba.
Can I use SKGIDE5F instead of SKGIDE5F513?
SKGIDE5F points to the main office of Sparkasse Giessen, while SKGIDE5F513 points to Kontenverlagerung Buba. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SKGIDE5F513 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Giessen?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SKGIDE5F513 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SKGIDE5F513.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.