SWIFT/BIC code BABEDEFFXXX

BABEDEFFXXX belongs to Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

BABEDEFFXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBABEDEFFXXX
8-character codeBABEDEFF
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

BABE Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BABEDEFFXXX?

BABEDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch does not need a specific branch.

Does Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, BABEDEFFXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch 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.

What do the letters in BABEDEFFXXX mean?

BABE is the institution code of Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.

Are BABEDEFF and BABEDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. BABEDEFF is the 8-character version of BABEDEFFXXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main.

How long does it take to send money to Bank of Beirut (UK) LTD Frankfurt Branch?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.