SWIFT/BIC code BGLLDEF1XXX
BGLLDEF1XXX belongs to Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BGLLDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BGLLDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BGLL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 is behind SWIFT code BGLLDEF1XXX?
The code BGLLDEF1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA.
Does Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BGLLDEF1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in BGLLDEF1XXX mean?
BGLL is the institution code of Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA in Germany?
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 enter BGLLDEF1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BGLLDEF1XXX against the details from Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Fortis Banque Luxembourg SA take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.