SWIFT/BIC code SSKNDE77XXX
SSKNDE77XXX belongs to Sparkasse Nuernberg in Nuernberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SSKNDE77XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SSKNDE77 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Nuernberg |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Nuernberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Nuernberg SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SSKN Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 77 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 uses BIC SSKNDE77XXX?
The code SSKNDE77XXX belongs to the headquarters of Sparkasse Nuernberg in Nuernberg, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Nuernberg.
Does Sparkasse Nuernberg have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Nuernberg in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use SSKNDE77XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SSKNDE77XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is SSKNDE77 and SSKNDE77XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SSKNDE77 is the 8-character version of SSKNDE77XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Sparkasse Nuernberg in Nuernberg.
Do I need SSKNDE77XXX 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. For other currencies you do need SSKNDE77XXX.
What do the letters in SSKNDE77XXX mean?
SSKN is the institution code of Sparkasse Nuernberg, DE stands for Germany, 77 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.