SWIFT/BIC code BIWGDEF1XXX
BIWGDEF1XXX belongs to Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BIWGDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BIWGDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BIWG 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
Which institution is behind SWIFT/BIC code BIWGDEF1XXX?
The code BIWGDEF1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when a payment to Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG does not need a specific branch.
Is BIWGDEF1 and BIWGDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BIWGDEF1 is the 8-character version of BIWGDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need BIWGDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need BIWGDEF1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BIWGDEF1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Birkert Wertpapierhandelshaus GMBH und Co. KG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.