SWIFT/BIC code SOLADEST550
SOLADEST550 belongs to Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Mainz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOLADEST550 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOLADEST |
| Branch code | 550 |
| Bank | Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mainz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 550 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 is behind SWIFT code SOLADEST550?
SOLADEST550 identifies Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg), a branch or department of Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Mainz, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SOLADEST instead of SOLADEST550?
SOLADEST points to the head office of Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg), while SOLADEST550 points to Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SOLADEST550 if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need SOLADEST550 for a euro transfer 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 do need SOLADEST550.
How long does it take to send money to Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SOLADEST550 is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in SOLADEST550 stand for?
SOLA is the bank code of Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg), DE stands for Germany, ST is the code for the city or region and 550 identifies the branch Rheinland-Pfalz Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg).
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.