SWIFT/BIC code SOLADEST050

SOLADEST050 belongs to Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart, Germany.

SOLADEST050

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSOLADEST050
8-character codeSOLADEST
Branch code050
BankLandesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg
Branch—
CityStuttgart
CountryGermany

The way the Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg SWIFT/BIC is structured

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

SOLA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
ST Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
050 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 SOLADEST050?

The code SOLADEST050 belongs to Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg, a branch or department of Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need SOLADEST050 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need SOLADEST050.

How long does a transfer to Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of SOLADEST050 mean?

SOLA is the bank code of Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg, DE is the ISO code of Germany, ST is the location code and 050 identifies the branch Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg.

What happens if I use SOLADEST050 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SOLADEST050 with the recipient before you confirm.

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