SWIFT/BIC code DEGKDE3KXXX

DEGKDE3KXXX belongs to Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh in Koeln, Germany.

DEGKDE3KXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEGKDE3KXXX
8-character codeDEGKDE3K
Branch codeXXX
BankDeg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh
BranchHead office
CityKoeln
CountryGermany

The way the Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

DEGK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3K 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 DEGKDE3KXXX?

DEGKDE3KXXX identifies the head office of Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh in Koeln, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh.

Do I need DEGKDE3KXXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DEGKDE3KXXX.

How long does a transfer to Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Is DEGKDE3K and DEGKDE3KXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. DEGKDE3K is the 8-character version of DEGKDE3KXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh in Koeln.

Does Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes, DEGKDE3KXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do the letters in DEGKDE3KXXX stand for?

DEGK is the institution code of Deg-Deutsche Investitions-und Entwicklungsgesellschaft Mbh, DE stands for Germany, 3K is the location code and XXX means the main office.

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