SWIFT Code BRLADE21LER — SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER), LEER (OSTFRIESLAND)

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) in LEER (OSTFRIESLAND), Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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LEER (OSTFRIESLAND)

SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

BRLADE21LER

Code Breakdown

BRLA Bank Code
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DE Country
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21 Location
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LER Branch

Branch

LEER (OSTFRIESLAND)

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

About SWIFT Code BRLADE21LER — SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER), LEER (OSTFRIESLAND)

SWIFT code BRLADE21LER is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) in LEER (OSTFRIESLAND), 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 LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) for all outward international remittances from LEER (OSTFRIESLAND). Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BRLADE21LER

The code BRLADE21LER follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeBRLA4 lettersIdentifies SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location Code212 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Branch CodeLER3 charsIdentifies the specific LEER (OSTFRIESLAND) branch
Quick Tip: BRLADE21LER 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 BRLADE21LER

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) account in LEER (OSTFRIESLAND), share SWIFT code BRLADE21LER 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 LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER), LEER (OSTFRIESLAND) must provide SWIFT code BRLADE21LER. 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 LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) in LEER (OSTFRIESLAND) rely on SWIFT code BRLADE21LER for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT BRLADE21LER8 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 BRLADE21LER 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 SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) →

How SWIFT Code BRLADE21LER Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BRLADE21LER 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 LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER).
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER) receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BRLADE21LER

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BRLADE21LER uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for LEER (OSTFRIESLAND) 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 BRLADE21LER directly with SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER)'s LEER (OSTFRIESLAND) branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

SWIFT code data sourced from SWIFT Official Directory and verified against SPARKASSE LEERWITTMUND (FORMERLY SPARKASSE LEER-WEENER)'s published disclosures. Last reviewed Jun 2026 by BankZop Editorial Team. About our data sources →

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