SWIFT Code MERZDE55 — SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN, MERZIG

Verified SWIFT/BIC code for SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN in MERZIG, Germany. Use this code for international wire transfers.

Updated Jun 2026 SWIFT Official Data Live Data
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MERZIG

SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN · Germany

SWIFT Verified

SWIFT / BIC Code

MERZDE55

Code Breakdown

MERZ Bank Code
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DE Country
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55 Location

Branch

MERZIG

City

MERZIG

Country Code

DE

Connection Status

Active

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About SWIFT Code MERZDE55 — SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN, MERZIG

SWIFT code MERZDE55 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN in MERZIG, 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 MERZIG-WADERN for all outward international remittances from MERZIG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MERZDE55

The code MERZDE55 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

SegmentValueLengthMeaning
Bank CodeMERZ4 lettersIdentifies SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN as the institution
Country CodeDE2 lettersISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for Germany
Location Code552 charsCity/region identifier within Germany
Quick Tip: MERZDE55 is a 8-character head-office BIC. When the branch code is unknown, this 8-character code is accepted by most sending banks — SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN will route the funds internally.

When to Use SWIFT Code MERZDE55

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN account in MERZIG, share SWIFT code MERZDE55 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 MERZIG-WADERN, MERZIG must provide SWIFT code MERZDE55. 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 MERZIG-WADERN in MERZIG rely on SWIFT code MERZDE55 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

CodeFormatUsed ForScope
SWIFT MERZDE558 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 MERZDE55 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 MERZIG-WADERN →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN →

How SWIFT Code MERZDE55 Routes an International Transfer

  1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MERZDE55 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 MERZIG-WADERN.
  4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
  5. Credit: SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MERZDE55

  • Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MERZDE55 uppercase with no spaces.
  • Using the wrong city — This code is for MERZIG 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 MERZDE55 directly with SPARKASSE MERZIG-WADERN's MERZIG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.

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

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