SWIFT/BIC code SPUWDE81XXX
SPUWDE81XXX belongs to Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG in Homburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPUWDE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPUWDE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Homburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPUW Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 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 BIC SPUWDE81XXX?
SPUWDE81XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG in Homburg, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in SPUWDE81XXX mean?
SPUW is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Has Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need SPUWDE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need SPUWDE81XXX.
Is SPUWDE81 and SPUWDE81XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. SPUWDE81 is the 8-character version of SPUWDE81XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Sparda-Bank Sudwest EG in Homburg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.