SWIFT/BIC code SKGIDE5FXXX
SKGIDE5FXXX belongs to Sparkasse Giessen in Giessen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKGIDE5FXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKGIDE5F |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Giessen |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Giessen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Giessen SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 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 uses SWIFT code SKGIDE5FXXX?
SKGIDE5FXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sparkasse Giessen in Giessen, Germany. Use it when a payment to Sparkasse Giessen does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use SKGIDE5FXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SKGIDE5FXXX with the recipient before sending.
Is SKGIDE5F and SKGIDE5FXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SKGIDE5F is the short version of SKGIDE5FXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sparkasse Giessen in Giessen.
What does each part of SKGIDE5FXXX mean?
SKGI is the bank code of Sparkasse Giessen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 5F is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Do I need SKGIDE5FXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need SKGIDE5FXXX.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.