SWIFT / BIC Code
SBREDE22
SEPA MemberSparkasse Bremen
SBREDE22 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparkasse Bremen, registered in Bremen. Its bank code (BLZ) is 29050101, the code an IBAN at Sparkasse Bremen 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
SBRE: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
22: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparkasse Bremen'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 Bremen?
SBREDE22. Written with the head-office branch code it is SBREDE22XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does SBREDE22 mean?
"SBRE" identifies Sparkasse Bremen, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "22" is the location code.
What is Sparkasse Bremen's bank code (BLZ)?
29050101. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparkasse Bremen IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 29050101 for Sparkasse Bremen) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparkasse Bremen?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparkasse Bremen 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 Bremen 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 Bremen's registered office?
Universitätsallee 14, 28359 Bremen, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Postfach 107880, Bremen as its address.