SWIFT/BIC code SPBIDE3BXXX
SPBIDE3BXXX belongs to Sparkasse Bielefeld in Bielefeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPBIDE3BXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPBIDE3B |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Bielefeld |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bielefeld |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Bielefeld SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPBI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3B 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code SPBIDE3BXXX?
SPBIDE3BXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Sparkasse Bielefeld in Bielefeld, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Bielefeld.
Is SPBIDE3B and SPBIDE3BXXX the same code?
Yes. SPBIDE3B is the 8-character version of SPBIDE3BXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Sparkasse Bielefeld in Bielefeld.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Bielefeld take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPBIDE3BXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SPBIDE3BXXX.
Does Sparkasse Bielefeld have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Bielefeld in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparkasse Bielefeld.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Bielefeld?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services 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.