SWIFT Code NOLADE21KIE — FOERDE SPARKASSE, KIEL

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for FOERDE SPARKASSE in KIEL, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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KIEL

FOERDE SPARKASSE · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

NOLADE21KIE

Code Breakdown

NOLA Bank Code
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DE Country
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21 Location
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KIE Branch

Branch

KIEL

City

KIEL

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code NOLADE21KIE — FOERDE SPARKASSE, KIEL

SWIFT code NOLADE21KIE is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for FOERDE SPARKASSE in KIEL, Germany. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by FOERDE SPARKASSE for all outward international remittances from KIEL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code NOLADE21KIE

The code NOLADE21KIE follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeNOLA4 lettersIdentifies FOERDE SPARKASSE as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location Code212 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeKIE3 charsIdentifies the specific KIEL branch
Quick Tip: NOLADE21KIE is a 11-character branch BIC. The full 11-character code routes directly to this branch — no manual processing needed at the receiving bank.

When to Use SWIFT Code NOLADE21KIE

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your FOERDE SPARKASSE account in KIEL, share SWIFT code NOLADE21KIE with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at FOERDE SPARKASSE, KIEL must provide SWIFT code NOLADE21KIE. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using FOERDE SPARKASSE in KIEL rely on SWIFT code NOLADE21KIE for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT NOLADE21KIE8 or 11 charsInternational wire transfers, NRI remittances, trade financeGlobal — 200+ countries
IFSC11 chars (alpha)NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI account linkingIndia domestic only
MICR9 digitsCheque clearing (CTS), NACH mandates, SIP registrationIndia domestic only
BSR7 digitsTDS challan filing, Form 16, Form 26AS, TRACESIndia income tax only
Important: Never enter SWIFT code NOLADE21KIE in a field asking for an IFSC, MICR, or BSR code. Each serves a different system.

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for FOERDE SPARKASSE →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for FOERDE SPARKASSE →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for FOERDE SPARKASSE →

How SWIFT Code NOLADE21KIE Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code NOLADE21KIE and account number to their bank.
  2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
  3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to FOERDE SPARKASSE.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: FOERDE SPARKASSE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code NOLADE21KIE

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter NOLADE21KIE uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for KIEL only.
  • Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
  • Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm NOLADE21KIE directly with FOERDE SPARKASSE's KIEL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against FOERDE SPARKASSE's published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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