SWIFT/BIC code BCNKDE21XXX
BCNKDE21XXX belongs to Bank Companie Nord AG in Kiel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BCNKDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BCNKDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Companie Nord AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kiel |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bank Companie Nord AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BCNK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 uses BIC BCNKDE21XXX?
The code BCNKDE21XXX belongs to the head office of Bank Companie Nord AG in Kiel, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Bank Companie Nord AG does not need a specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Companie Nord AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BCNKDE21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BCNKDE21XXX against the details from Bank Companie Nord AG before sending.
Is BCNKDE21 and BCNKDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BCNKDE21 is the short version of BCNKDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bank Companie Nord AG in Kiel.
Does Bank Companie Nord AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BCNKDE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Companie Nord AG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need BCNKDE21XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need BCNKDE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.