SWIFT/BIC code FILWDE21XXX
FILWDE21XXX belongs to Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FILWDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FILWDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Kiel |
| Country | Germany |
How the Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FILW 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
Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code FILWDE21XXX?
The code FILWDE21XXX belongs to the headquarters of Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein.
What do the letters in FILWDE21XXX stand for?
FILW is the institution code of Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein, DE stands for Germany, 21 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter FILWDE21XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FILWDE21XXX with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein?
Many banks add several percent 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.
Is FILWDE21 and FILWDE21XXX the same code?
Yes. FILWDE21 is the 8-character version of FILWDE21XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Finanzministerium des Landes Schleswig-Holstein in Kiel.
Do I need FILWDE21XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need FILWDE21XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.