SWIFT/BIC code AKFBDE33XXX
AKFBDE33XXX belongs to Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG in Wuppertal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AKFBDE33XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AKFBDE33 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
How the Akf Bank GMBH und 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).
- 33 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 uses BIC AKFBDE33XXX?
AKFBDE33XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG in Wuppertal, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG does not need a specific branch.
Does Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – AKFBDE33XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are AKFBDE33 and AKFBDE33XXX the same code?
Yes. AKFBDE33 is the short version of AKFBDE33XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG in Wuppertal.
Do I need AKFBDE33XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need AKFBDE33XXX.
What happens if I enter AKFBDE33XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AKFBDE33XXX against the details from Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG before sending.
How long does a transfer to Akf Bank GMBH und Co KG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.