SWIFT/BIC code SPBDAT21XXX
SPBDAT21XXX belongs to Sparkasse Baden in Baden, Austria.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPBDAT21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPBDAT21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Baden |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Baden |
| Country | Austria |
How the Sparkasse Baden SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPBD Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- AT 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 is behind BIC SPBDAT21XXX?
SPBDAT21XXX identifies the headquarters of Sparkasse Baden in Baden, Austria. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparkasse Baden does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SPBDAT21XXX stand for?
SPBD is the institution code of Sparkasse Baden, AT is the ISO code of Austria, 21 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Baden take in Austria?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPBDAT21XXX for a euro transfer to Austria?
Austria belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SPBDAT21XXX.
Are SPBDAT21 and SPBDAT21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SPBDAT21 is the 8-character version of SPBDAT21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Sparkasse Baden in Baden.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Baden?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.