SWIFT/BIC code SYBKDK22CPH

SYBKDK22CPH belongs to Sydbank A/S in Copenhagen, Denmark.

SYBKDK22CPH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSYBKDK22CPH
8-character codeSYBKDK22
Branch codeCPH
BankSydbank A/S
Branch—
CityCopenhagen
CountryDenmark

The way the Sydbank A/S SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SYBK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DK Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
22 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CPH 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

What bank uses BIC SYBKDK22CPH?

SYBKDK22CPH identifies Sydbank A/S, a branch or department of Sydbank A/S in Copenhagen, Denmark. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sydbank A/S in Denmark?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Danish Krone with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

How long does a transfer to Sydbank A/S take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need SYBKDK22CPH to send euros to Denmark?

Denmark belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need SYBKDK22CPH.

Can I use SYBKDK22 instead of SYBKDK22CPH?

SYBKDK22 points to the head office of Sydbank A/S, while SYBKDK22CPH is Sydbank A/S. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SYBKDK22CPH if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in SYBKDK22CPH mean?

SYBK is the institution code of Sydbank A/S, DK stands for Denmark, 22 is the code for the city or region and CPH is the code of the department Sydbank A/S.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.