SWIFT/BIC code SPESDE3EDO3
SPESDE3EDO3 belongs to Sparkasse Essen in Essen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPESDE3EDO3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPESDE3E |
| Branch code | DO3 |
| Bank | Sparkasse Essen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Essen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Essen SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPES Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 3E Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- DO3 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 uses SWIFT code SPESDE3EDO3?
SPESDE3EDO3 identifies Sparkasse Essen, a unit of Sparkasse Essen in Essen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SPESDE3EDO3 mean?
SPES is the institution code of Sparkasse Essen, DE stands for Germany, 3E is the code for the city or region and DO3 is the code of the branch Sparkasse Essen.
What happens if I enter SPESDE3EDO3 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SPESDE3EDO3 against the details from Sparkasse Essen before you confirm.
Does Sparkasse Essen have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Essen in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Essen take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPESDE3EDO3 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need SPESDE3EDO3.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.