SWIFT Code MALADE51SWP — SPARKASSE SUEDWESTPFALZ, PIRMASENS

About SWIFT Code MALADE51SWP — SPARKASSE SUEDWESTPFALZ, PIRMASENS

SWIFT code MALADE51SWP is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for SPARKASSE SUEDWESTPFALZ in PIRMASENS, 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 SUEDWESTPFALZ for all outward international remittances from PIRMASENS. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code MALADE51SWP

The code MALADE51SWP follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code MALADE51SWP

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your SPARKASSE SUEDWESTPFALZ account in PIRMASENS, share SWIFT code MALADE51SWP 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 SUEDWESTPFALZ, PIRMASENS must provide SWIFT code MALADE51SWP. 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 SUEDWESTPFALZ in PIRMASENS rely on SWIFT code MALADE51SWP 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 SUEDWESTPFALZ →

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

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

How SWIFT Code MALADE51SWP Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code MALADE51SWP 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 SUEDWESTPFALZ.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: SPARKASSE SUEDWESTPFALZ receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code MALADE51SWP

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter MALADE51SWP uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for PIRMASENS 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 MALADE51SWP directly with SPARKASSE SUEDWESTPFALZ's PIRMASENS branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.