SWIFT/BIC code SPSHDE31XXX
SPSHDE31XXX belongs to Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel in Sprockhoevel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPSHDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPSHDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sprockhoevel |
| Country | Germany |
How the Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPSH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 SPSHDE31XXX?
The code SPSHDE31XXX belongs to the headquarters of Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel in Sprockhoevel, Germany. Use it when a payment to Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel does not need a specific branch.
Does Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – SPSHDE31XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is SPSHDE31 and SPSHDE31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. SPSHDE31 is the short version of SPSHDE31XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel in Sprockhoevel.
Do I need SPSHDE31XXX for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need SPSHDE31XXX.
How long does a transfer to Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of SPSHDE31XXX mean?
SPSH is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Sprockhoevel, DE stands for Germany, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.