SWIFT/BIC code SOLADEST860
SOLADEST860 belongs to Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Leipzig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SOLADEST860 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SOLADEST |
| Branch code | 860 |
| Bank | Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Leipzig |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sachsen 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.
- 860 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 SWIFT/BIC code SOLADEST860?
The code SOLADEST860 belongs to Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg), a branch or department of Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Leipzig, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SOLADEST instead of SOLADEST860?
SOLADEST points to the main office of Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg), while SOLADEST860 points to Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SOLADEST860.
What does each part of SOLADEST860 stand for?
SOLA is the bank code of Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg), DE is the ISO code of Germany, ST is the code for the city or region and 860 identifies the department Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg).
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg) in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Sachsen Bank (Trading AS Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg).
Do I need SOLADEST860 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need SOLADEST860.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.