SWIFT/BIC code AKBADES1XXX
AKBADES1XXX belongs to Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft in Pforzheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKBADES1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKBADES1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Pforzheim |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AKBA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 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
What bank uses BIC AKBADES1XXX?
The code AKBADES1XXX belongs to the head office of Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft in Pforzheim, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft.
What happens if I use AKBADES1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AKBADES1XXX against the details from Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft before sending.
Does Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AKBADES1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of AKBADES1XXX mean?
AKBA is the bank code of Aktivbank Aktiengesellschaft, DE is the ISO code of Germany, S1 is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Do I need AKBADES1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 do need AKBADES1XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.