SWIFT/BIC code BFSWDE31MIN
BFSWDE31MIN belongs to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BFSWDE31MIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BFSWDE31 |
| Branch code | MIN |
| Bank | Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG |
| Branch | Mindestreserve |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BFSW 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.
- MIN 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 SWIFT/BIC code BFSWDE31MIN?
BFSWDE31MIN identifies Mindestreserve, part of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need BFSWDE31MIN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BFSWDE31MIN.
Does Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use BFSWDE31 instead of BFSWDE31MIN?
BFSWDE31 is the head office of Bank Fuer Sozialwirtschaft AG, while BFSWDE31MIN points to Mindestreserve. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BFSWDE31MIN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.