SWIFT/BIC code SKHRDE6WXXX
SKHRDE6WXXX belongs to Sparkasse Hochrhein in Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKHRDE6WXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKHRDE6W |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Hochrhein |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Waldshut-Tiengen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Hochrhein SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKHR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6W 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 is behind BIC SKHRDE6WXXX?
SKHRDE6WXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Sparkasse Hochrhein in Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparkasse Hochrhein does not need a specific branch.
Does Sparkasse Hochrhein use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SKHRDE6WXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Hochrhein in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Are SKHRDE6W and SKHRDE6WXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SKHRDE6W is the short version of SKHRDE6WXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Sparkasse Hochrhein in Waldshut-Tiengen.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Hochrhein in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SKHRDE6WXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SKHRDE6WXXX.
What does each part of SKHRDE6WXXX mean?
SKHR is the institution code of Sparkasse Hochrhein, DE stands for Germany, 6W is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.