SWIFT/BIC code SYBKDE22HAM
SYBKDE22HAM belongs to Sydbank A/S in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SYBKDE22HAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SYBKDE22 |
| Branch code | HAM |
| Bank | Sydbank A/S |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sydbank A/S SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SYBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 22 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HAM 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 branch uses BIC SYBKDE22HAM?
SYBKDE22HAM identifies Sydbank A/S, a unit of Sydbank A/S in Hamburg, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Sydbank A/S in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need SYBKDE22HAM to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need SYBKDE22HAM.
Has Sydbank A/S got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 4 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sydbank A/S in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Sydbank A/S.
What do the letters in SYBKDE22HAM stand for?
SYBK is the institution code of Sydbank A/S, DE stands for Germany, 22 is the location code and HAM identifies the department Sydbank A/S.
Can I use SYBKDE22 instead of SYBKDE22HAM?
SYBKDE22 points to the head office of Sydbank A/S, while SYBKDE22HAM points to Sydbank A/S. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SYBKDE22HAM.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.