SWIFT / BIC Code
SABADE5S
Bank 1 Saar eG
SABADE5S is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Bank 1 Saar eG, registered in Saarbrücken. Its bank code (BLZ) is 59190000, the code an IBAN at Bank 1 Saar eG 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
SABA: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
5S: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Bank 1 Saar eG'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 Bank 1 Saar eG?
SABADE5S. Written with the head-office branch code it is SABADE5SXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does SABADE5S mean?
"SABA" identifies Bank 1 Saar eG, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "5S" is the location code.
What is Bank 1 Saar eG's bank code (BLZ)?
59190000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Bank 1 Saar eG IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 59190000 for Bank 1 Saar eG) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Bank 1 Saar eG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Bank 1 Saar eG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 27 November 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Bank 1 Saar eG 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 Bank 1 Saar eG's registered office?
Kaiserstraße 20, 66111 Saarbrücken, according to GLEIF.