SWIFT/BIC code WUPSDE33XXX
WUPSDE33XXX belongs to Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WUPSDE33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WUPSDE33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WUPS Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 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
What bank uses SWIFT code WUPSDE33XXX?
WUPSDE33XXX identifies the headquarters of Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal in Wuppertal, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal does not need a specific branch.
Are WUPSDE33 and WUPSDE33XXX the same code?
Yes. WUPSDE33 is the short version of WUPSDE33XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal in Wuppertal.
How long does it take to send money to Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WUPSDE33XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need WUPSDE33XXX.
What do the letters in WUPSDE33XXX mean?
WUPS is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Wuppertal, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 33 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I use WUPSDE33XXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WUPSDE33XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.