SozialBank, Karlsruhe BIC
BIC / SWIFT code
BFSWDE33KRL
Country
Germany
Bank codes
2 codes
Data as of: Deutsche Bundesbank bank sort code file, valid from 07/09/2026 to 06/12/2026
All bank codes, SozialBank
The table below lists all 2 bank codes (Bankleitzahlen) assigned to the BIC BFSWDE33KRL.
| Bank code | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|
| 660 205 00 | BFSWDE33KRL |
| 660 205 66 | BFSWDE33KRL |
BIC code for SozialBank
SozialBank is a credit institution registered in Germany. Its BIC (Business Identifier Code) is BFSWDE33KRL and is used for international transfers and SWIFT transactions. The bank is listed in Germany under 2 different bank codes, all sharing the same BIC.
The bank codes of SozialBank fall within the clearing area of Baden-Württemberg, shown by the leading digit 6 of the code.
BFSWDE33KRL is made up of: the bank code BFSW (identifies SozialBank), the country code DE (Germany), the location code 33 and the branch code KRL.
How do I use the BIC BFSWDE33KRL?
For a SEPA transfer within the European payment area the IBAN is usually enough and the BIC is derived automatically. For transfers outside the SEPA area or for international (SWIFT) transactions you need the BIC BFSWDE33KRL in addition to the IBAN.
In the euro area, Verification of Payee (VoP) has been mandatory since 9 October 2025: before a euro transfer the bank checks that the IBAN and the payee name match. A correct IBAN therefore matters. Check your IBAN before the transfer with our IBAN validator.
You can also find the BIC via our home page by entering an IBAN, or use the BIC calculator to look it up from a bank code.