SWIFT / BIC Code
BELADEBE
SEPA MemberBerliner Sparkasse
BELADEBE is the BIC (SWIFT code) of BSK 1818 AG, registered in Berlin. Its bank code (BLZ) is 10050000, the code an IBAN at Berliner Sparkasse carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
BELA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
BE: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Berliner Sparkasse's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Berliner Sparkasse?
BELADEBE. Written with the head-office branch code it is BELADEBEXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BELADEBE mean?
"BELA" identifies Berliner Sparkasse, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "BE" is the location code.
What is Berliner Sparkasse's bank code (BLZ)?
10050000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Berliner Sparkasse IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 10050000 for Berliner Sparkasse) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Berliner Sparkasse?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Berliner Sparkasse in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Berliner Sparkasse confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Berliner Sparkasse's registered office?
Alexanderplatz 2, 10178 Berlin, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Alexanderplatz 2, Berlin as its address.