SWIFT/BIC code AKFBDE31XXX
AKFBDE31XXX belongs to Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG in Wuppertal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKFBDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKFBDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
How the Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- AKFB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AKFBDE31XXX?
AKFBDE31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG in Wuppertal, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG.
Are AKFBDE31 and AKFBDE31XXX the same code?
Yes. AKFBDE31 is the 8-character version of AKFBDE31XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG in Wuppertal.
How long does a transfer to Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need AKFBDE31XXX for a euro transfer 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. For other currencies you do need AKFBDE31XXX.
What does each part of AKFBDE31XXX mean?
AKFB is the institution code of Akf Bank GMBH and Co KG, DE stands for Germany, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I enter AKFBDE31XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AKFBDE31XXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.