SWIFT/BIC code SPBKDEFFXXX
SPBKDEFFXXX belongs to Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPBKDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPBKDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Hessen EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Hessen EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 institution is behind BIC SPBKDEFFXXX?
SPBKDEFFXXX identifies the headquarters of Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparda-Bank Hessen EG does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of SPBKDEFFXXX mean?
SPBK is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Hessen EG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Has Sparda-Bank Hessen EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparda-Bank Hessen EG.
Do I need SPBKDEFFXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need SPBKDEFFXXX.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank Hessen EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Are SPBKDEFF and SPBKDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes. SPBKDEFF is the short version of SPBKDEFFXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.