SWIFT Code BYLADEM1HOF — SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN, HOF (SAALE)

About SWIFT Code BYLADEM1HOF — SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN, HOF (SAALE)

SWIFT code BYLADEM1HOF is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN in HOF (SAALE), 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 SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN for all outward international remittances from HOF (SAALE). Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BYLADEM1HOF

The code BYLADEM1HOF follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BYLADEM1HOF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN account in HOF (SAALE), share SWIFT code BYLADEM1HOF 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 SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN, HOF (SAALE) must provide SWIFT code BYLADEM1HOF. 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 SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN in HOF (SAALE) rely on SWIFT code BYLADEM1HOF 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 SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN →

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

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

How SWIFT Code BYLADEM1HOF Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BYLADEM1HOF 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 SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BYLADEM1HOF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BYLADEM1HOF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for HOF (SAALE) 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 BYLADEM1HOF directly with SPARKASSE HOCHFRANKEN's HOF (SAALE) branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.