Sparkasse Hannover BIC
BIC / SWIFT code
SPKHDE2HXXX
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, Sparkasse Hannover
The table below lists all 2 bank codes (Bankleitzahlen) assigned to the BIC SPKHDE2HXXX.
| Bank code | BIC / SWIFT |
|---|---|
| 250 501 80 | SPKHDE2HXXX |
| 250 502 99 | SPKHDE2HXXX |
BIC code for Sparkasse Hannover
Sparkasse Hannover belongs to the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, the public-law savings bank sector in Germany. Its BIC (Business Identifier Code) is SPKHDE2HXXX and is used for international transfers and SWIFT transactions. The savings bank (Sparkasse) is listed in Germany under 2 different bank codes, all sharing the same BIC.
The bank codes of Sparkasse Hannover fall within the clearing area of Bremen, Hamburg, Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein, shown by the leading digit 2 of the code. The fourth digit of the bank code (5) stands for the number range of the savings banks and Landesbanken.
SPKHDE2HXXX is made up of: the bank code SPKH (identifies Sparkasse Hannover), the country code DE (Germany), the location code 2H and the branch code XXX. The "XXX" suffix marks the head office.
How do I use the BIC SPKHDE2HXXX?
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 SPKHDE2HXXX 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.