SWIFT/BIC code BOFMDE61XXX
BOFMDE61XXX belongs to Bank of Montreal in Lahr (Schwarzwald), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BOFMDE61XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BOFMDE61 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Montreal |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Lahr (Schwarzwald) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank of Montreal SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BOFM Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 61 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BOFMDE61XXX?
BOFMDE61XXX identifies the headquarters of Bank of Montreal in Lahr (Schwarzwald), Germany. Use it when a payment to Bank of Montreal does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I enter BOFMDE61XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BOFMDE61XXX against the details from Bank of Montreal before you confirm.
Does Bank of Montreal have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BOFMDE61XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Montreal in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of BOFMDE61XXX mean?
BOFM is the institution code of Bank of Montreal, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 61 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Is BOFMDE61 and BOFMDE61XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. BOFMDE61 is the short version of BOFMDE61XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Montreal in Lahr (Schwarzwald).
How long does a transfer to Bank of Montreal take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers 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.