SWIFT/BIC code ABKBDEBBXXX
ABKBDEBBXXX belongs to Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ABKBDEBBXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ABKBDEBB |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ABKB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which institution is behind SWIFT code ABKBDEBBXXX?
ABKBDEBBXXX identifies the head office of Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG in Berlin, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG.
Is ABKBDEBB and ABKBDEBBXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. ABKBDEBB is the 8-character version of ABKBDEBBXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG in Berlin.
How long does a transfer to Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in ABKBDEBBXXX stand for?
ABKB is the bank code of Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, BB is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need ABKBDEBBXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ABKBDEBBXXX.
What is the best way to send money to Allgemeine Beamten Kasse Kreditbank AG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.