SWIFT/BIC code BOFADEFXXXX

BOFADEFXXXX belongs to Bank of America, N.a. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

BOFADEFXXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBOFADEFXXXX
8-character codeBOFADEFX
Branch codeXXX
BankBank of America, N.a.
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Bank of America, N.a. SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

BOFA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FX 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 BIC BOFADEFXXXX?

BOFADEFXXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of America, N.a. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank of America, N.a..

What does each part of BOFADEFXXXX stand for?

BOFA is the institution code of Bank of America, N.a., DE stands for Germany, FX is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of America, N.a. in Germany?

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.

Has Bank of America, N.a. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of America, N.a. in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Are BOFADEFX and BOFADEFXXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. BOFADEFX is the 8-character version of BOFADEFXXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version will reach Bank of America, N.a. in Frankfurt Am Main.

What happens if I use BOFADEFXXXX incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BOFADEFXXXX against the details from Bank of America, N.a. before sending.

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