SWIFT Code SARKDE81 — SAALESPARKASSE, QUERFURT

About SWIFT Code SARKDE81 — SAALESPARKASSE, QUERFURT

SWIFT code SARKDE81 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SAALESPARKASSE in QUERFURT, 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 SAALESPARKASSE for all outward international remittances from QUERFURT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code SARKDE81

The code SARKDE81 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code SARKDE81

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SAALESPARKASSE account in QUERFURT, share SWIFT code SARKDE81 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 SAALESPARKASSE, QUERFURT must provide SWIFT code SARKDE81. 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 SAALESPARKASSE in QUERFURT rely on SWIFT code SARKDE81 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 SAALESPARKASSE →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SAALESPARKASSE →

How SWIFT Code SARKDE81 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code SARKDE81 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 SAALESPARKASSE.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SAALESPARKASSE receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code SARKDE81

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter SARKDE81 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for QUERFURT 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 SARKDE81 directly with SAALESPARKASSE's QUERFURT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.