SWIFT/BIC code ERFBDE8EXXX
ERFBDE8EXXX belongs to Erfurter Bank EG in Erfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ERFBDE8EXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ERFBDE8E |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Erfurter Bank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Erfurt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Erfurter Bank EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ERFB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 8E 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 BIC ERFBDE8EXXX?
The code ERFBDE8EXXX belongs to the headquarters of Erfurter Bank EG in Erfurt, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Erfurter Bank EG.
Does Erfurter Bank EG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – ERFBDE8EXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Erfurter Bank EG in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of ERFBDE8EXXX stand for?
ERFB is the institution code of Erfurter Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 8E is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter ERFBDE8EXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ERFBDE8EXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Erfurter Bank EG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ERFBDE8EXXX for a euro transfer 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 still need ERFBDE8EXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.