SWIFT / BIC Code
SPKHDE2H
SEPA MemberSparkasse Hannover
SPKHDE2H is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparkasse Hannover, registered in Hannover. Its bank code (BLZ) is 25050180, the code an IBAN at Sparkasse Hannover 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
SPKH: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
2H: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparkasse Hannover'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 Hannover?
SPKHDE2H. Written with the head-office branch code it is SPKHDE2HXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does SPKHDE2H mean?
"SPKH" identifies Sparkasse Hannover, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "2H" is the location code.
What is Sparkasse Hannover's bank code (BLZ)?
25050180. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparkasse Hannover IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 25050180 for Sparkasse Hannover) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparkasse Hannover?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparkasse Hannover 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 Hannover 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 Hannover's registered office?
Raschplatz 4, 30161 Hannover, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Raschplatz 4, Hannover as its address.