SWIFT/BIC code BSCHDEFFXXX
BSCHDEFFXXX belongs to Banco Santander S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BSCHDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BSCHDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Banco Santander S.A. |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Banco Santander S.A. SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BSCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 BSCHDEFFXXX?
BSCHDEFFXXX identifies the headquarters of Banco Santander S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Banco Santander S.A..
Do I need BSCHDEFFXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need BSCHDEFFXXX.
How long does a transfer to Banco Santander S.A. take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter BSCHDEFFXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BSCHDEFFXXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Banco Santander S.A. use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, BSCHDEFFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Banco Santander S.A. in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is BSCHDEFF and BSCHDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. BSCHDEFF is the short version of BSCHDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Banco Santander S.A. in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.