SWIFT / BIC Code
MERZDE55
Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern
MERZDE55 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern, registered in Merzig. Its bank code (BLZ) is 59351040, the code an IBAN at Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern 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
MERZ: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
55: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern'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 Merzig-Wadern?
MERZDE55. Written with the head-office branch code it is MERZDE55XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does MERZDE55 mean?
"MERZ" identifies Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "55" is the location code.
What is Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern's bank code (BLZ)?
59351040. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 59351040 for Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparkasse Merzig-Wadern 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 Merzig-Wadern 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 Merzig-Wadern's registered office?
Schankstraße 7, 66663 Merzig, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Schankstrasse 7, Merzig as its address.