SWIFT/BIC code FGCFDEF1XXX
FGCFDEF1XXX belongs to Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FGCFDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FGCFDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FGCF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 bank is behind SWIFT code FGCFDEF1XXX?
FGCFDEF1XXX identifies the main office of Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch.
What does each part of FGCFDEF1XXX mean?
FGCF is the institution code of Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use FGCFDEF1XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FGCFDEF1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FGCFDEF1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Is FGCFDEF1 and FGCFDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes. FGCFDEF1 is the short version of FGCFDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Fortis Bank (Nederland) N.v., Frankfurt Branch in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.