SWIFT Code LBSSDE21 — LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG, KIEL

About SWIFT Code LBSSDE21 — LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG, KIEL

SWIFT code LBSSDE21 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG 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 LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG 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 LBSSDE21

The code LBSSDE21 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code LBSSDE21

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG account in KIEL, share SWIFT code LBSSDE21 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 LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG, KIEL must provide SWIFT code LBSSDE21. 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 LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG in KIEL rely on SWIFT code LBSSDE21 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG →

How SWIFT Code LBSSDE21 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code LBSSDE21 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 LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code LBSSDE21

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter LBSSDE21 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 LBSSDE21 directly with LBS BAUSPARKASSE SCHLESWIG- HOLSTEIN-HAMBURG AG's KIEL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.