SWIFT/BIC code BCGODE31XXX
BCGODE31XXX belongs to Bankhaus Carl M. Goette in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCGODE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCGODE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bankhaus Carl M. Goette |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bankhaus Carl M. Goette SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCGO 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 uses BIC BCGODE31XXX?
The code BCGODE31XXX belongs to the main office of Bankhaus Carl M. Goette in Koeln, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Bankhaus Carl M. Goette does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BCGODE31XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BCGODE31XXX with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BCGODE31XXX mean?
BCGO is the institution code of Bankhaus Carl M. Goette, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bankhaus Carl M. Goette?
Many banks 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.
Are BCGODE31 and BCGODE31XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCGODE31 is the 8-character version of BCGODE31XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Bankhaus Carl M. Goette in Koeln.
Does Bankhaus Carl M. Goette use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCGODE31XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bankhaus Carl M. Goette in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.