SWIFT / BIC Code
BFSWDE33
SEPA MemberSozialBank AG
BFSWDE33 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of SozialBank AG, based in Köln. Its bank code (BLZ) is 37020500, the code an IBAN at SozialBank AG 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
BFSW: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
33: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
SozialBank AG's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for SozialBank AG?
BFSWDE33. Written with the head-office branch code it is BFSWDE33XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does BFSWDE33 mean?
"BFSW" identifies SozialBank AG, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "33" is the location code.
What is SozialBank AG's bank code (BLZ)?
37020500. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are SozialBank AG IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 37020500 for SozialBank AG) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to SozialBank AG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists SozialBank AG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 5 June 2023, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does SozialBank AG 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.