SWIFT/BIC code COMMDEFFXXX
COMMDEFFXXX belongs to Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | COMMDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | COMMDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- COMM 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
What bank uses SWIFT code COMMDEFFXXX?
COMMDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when a payment to Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch does not need a specific branch.
Does Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, COMMDEFFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of COMMDEFFXXX mean?
COMM is the bank code of Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Are COMMDEFF and COMMDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. COMMDEFF is the short version of COMMDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version will reach Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Communications Co. LTD Frankfurt Branch take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need COMMDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need COMMDEFFXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.