SWIFT/BIC code SPKRDE33XXX
SPKRDE33XXX belongs to Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - in Krefeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPKRDE33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPKRDE33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Krefeld |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPKR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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 uses SWIFT code SPKRDE33XXX?
The code SPKRDE33XXX belongs to the head office of Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - in Krefeld, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - does not need a specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPKRDE33XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SPKRDE33XXX.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen -?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
Is SPKRDE33 and SPKRDE33XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SPKRDE33 is the 8-character version of SPKRDE33XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - in Krefeld.
Does Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, SPKRDE33XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Krefeld - Zweckverbandssparkasse der Stadt Krefeld und des Kreises Viersen - in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.