SWIFT/BIC code BEGODEHHCLS
BEGODEHHCLS belongs to Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BEGODEHHCLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BEGODEHH |
| Branch code | CLS |
| Bank | Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg |
| Branch | Berenberg Hamburg, Foreign Exchange Backoffice |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BEGO Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- HH Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CLS 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 code BEGODEHHCLS?
BEGODEHHCLS identifies Berenberg Hamburg, Foreign Exchange Backoffice, part of Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg in Hamburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use BEGODEHH instead of BEGODEHHCLS?
BEGODEHH is the head office of Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg, while BEGODEHHCLS is Berenberg Hamburg, Foreign Exchange Backoffice. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BEGODEHHCLS if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need BEGODEHHCLS to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BEGODEHHCLS.
How long does it take to send money to Joh. Berenberg,gossler und Co.kg in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter BEGODEHHCLS incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BEGODEHHCLS 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.