SWIFT/BIC code SKODDE21XXX
SKODDE21XXX belongs to Skoda Bank in Braunschweig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SKODDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SKODDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Skoda Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Braunschweig |
| Country | Germany |
How the Skoda Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SKOD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 SKODDE21XXX?
The code SKODDE21XXX belongs to the head office of Skoda Bank in Braunschweig, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Skoda Bank.
Is SKODDE21 and SKODDE21XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SKODDE21 is the 8-character version of SKODDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Skoda Bank in Braunschweig.
Do I need SKODDE21XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SKODDE21XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Skoda Bank?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in SKODDE21XXX mean?
SKOD is the institution code of Skoda Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Does Skoda Bank use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SKODDE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Skoda Bank in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.