SWIFT / BIC Code
KARSDE66
Sparkasse Karlsruhe
KARSDE66 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparkasse Karlsruhe, registered in Karlsruhe. Its bank code (BLZ) is 66050101, the code an IBAN at Sparkasse Karlsruhe 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
KARS: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
66: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparkasse Karlsruhe'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 Sparkasse Karlsruhe?
KARSDE66. Written with the head-office branch code it is KARSDE66XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does KARSDE66 mean?
"KARS" identifies Sparkasse Karlsruhe, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "66" is the location code.
What is Sparkasse Karlsruhe's bank code (BLZ)?
66050101. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparkasse Karlsruhe IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 66050101 for Sparkasse Karlsruhe) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparkasse Karlsruhe?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparkasse Karlsruhe in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Sparkasse Karlsruhe 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 Sparkasse Karlsruhe's registered office?
Kaiserstr. 223, 76133 Karlsruhe, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Kaiserstrasse 223, Karlsruhe as its address.