SWIFT/BIC code BKMZDE51XXX
BKMZDE51XXX belongs to Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft in Mainz, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKMZDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKMZDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Mainz |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKMZ Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKMZDE51XXX?
BKMZDE51XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft in Mainz, Germany. Use it when a payment to Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BKMZDE51XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKMZDE51XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKMZDE51XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BKMZDE51XXX stand for?
BKMZ is the institution code of Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are BKMZDE51 and BKMZDE51XXX the same code?
Yes. BKMZDE51 is the 8-character version of BKMZDE51XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Bausparkasse Mainz Aktiengesellschaft in Mainz.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.