SWIFT / BIC Code
COKSDE33
Kreissparkasse Koeln
COKSDE33 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Kreissparkasse Koeln, registered in Köln. Its bank code (BLZ) is 37050299, the code an IBAN at Kreissparkasse Koeln 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
COKS: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
33: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Kreissparkasse Koeln's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Kreissparkasse Koeln?
COKSDE33. Written with the head-office branch code it is COKSDE33XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does COKSDE33 mean?
"COKS" identifies Kreissparkasse Koeln, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "33" is the location code.
What is Kreissparkasse Koeln's bank code (BLZ)?
37050299. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Kreissparkasse Koeln IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 37050299 for Kreissparkasse Koeln) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Kreissparkasse Koeln?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Kreissparkasse Koeln in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Kreissparkasse Koeln 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 Kreissparkasse Koeln's registered office?
Neumarkt 18-24, 50667 Köln, according to GLEIF.