SWIFT/BIC code BFWODE71XXX

BFWODE71XXX belongs to Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft in Neubiberg, Germany.

BFWODE71XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBFWODE71XXX
8-character codeBFWODE71
Branch codeXXX
BankBfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft
BranchHead office
CityNeubiberg
CountryGermany

The way the Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft SWIFT/BIC works

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

BFWO Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
71 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 SWIFT code BFWODE71XXX?

BFWODE71XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft in Neubiberg, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft does not need a specific branch.

Does Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft use only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – BFWODE71XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What happens if I enter BFWODE71XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BFWODE71XXX against the details from Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft before you confirm.

Is BFWODE71 and BFWODE71XXX the same code?

Yes. BFWODE71 is the 8-character version of BFWODE71XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft in Neubiberg.

Do I need BFWODE71XXX 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 do need BFWODE71XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Bfw-Bank Fuer Wohnungswirtschaft?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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