SWIFT/BIC code FRESDEF1XXX
FRESDEF1XXX belongs to Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa in Bad Homburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FRESDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FRESDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bad Homburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FRES 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 institution uses BIC FRESDEF1XXX?
The code FRESDEF1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa in Bad Homburg, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa.
Do I need FRESDEF1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need FRESDEF1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is FRESDEF1 and FRESDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes. FRESDEF1 is the short version of FRESDEF1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa in Bad Homburg.
What does each part of FRESDEF1XXX stand for?
FRES is the bank code of Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, FRESDEF1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Fresenius SE und Co. Kgaa in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.