SWIFT/BIC code EQUNDEFFXXX

EQUNDEFFXXX belongs to Equinet Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

EQUNDEFFXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeEQUNDEFFXXX
8-character codeEQUNDEFF
Branch codeXXX
BankEquinet Bank AG
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Equinet Bank AG SWIFT/BIC works

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

EQUN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code EQUNDEFFXXX?

The code EQUNDEFFXXX belongs to the head office of Equinet Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when a payment to Equinet Bank AG does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of EQUNDEFFXXX stand for?

EQUN is the institution code of Equinet Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and XXX marks the head office.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Equinet Bank AG?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Equinet Bank AG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – EQUNDEFFXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Equinet Bank AG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

Do I need EQUNDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need EQUNDEFFXXX.

How long does a transfer to Equinet Bank AG take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.