SWIFT/BIC code ECBKDE21XXX
ECBKDE21XXX belongs to Auto Europa Bank GMBH in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBKDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBKDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Auto Europa Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wolfsburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Auto Europa Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 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 is behind BIC ECBKDE21XXX?
ECBKDE21XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Auto Europa Bank GMBH in Wolfsburg, Germany. Use it when a payment to Auto Europa Bank GMBH does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in ECBKDE21XXX mean?
ECBK is the bank code of Auto Europa Bank GMBH, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What is the best way to send money to Auto Europa Bank GMBH?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Auto Europa Bank GMBH use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ECBKDE21XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Auto Europa Bank GMBH in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are ECBKDE21 and ECBKDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ECBKDE21 is the 8-character version of ECBKDE21XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Auto Europa Bank GMBH in Wolfsburg.
Do I need ECBKDE21XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ECBKDE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.