SWIFT/BIC code FRHRDE81BRE
FRHRDE81BRE belongs to Freie Hansestadt Bremen in Bremen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FRHRDE81BRE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FRHRDE81 |
| Branch code | BRE |
| Bank | Freie Hansestadt Bremen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bremen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Freie Hansestadt Bremen SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FRHR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BRE 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 SWIFT code FRHRDE81BRE?
FRHRDE81BRE identifies Freie Hansestadt Bremen, a branch or department of Freie Hansestadt Bremen in Bremen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Freie Hansestadt Bremen?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of FRHRDE81BRE mean?
FRHR is the institution code of Freie Hansestadt Bremen, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the location code and BRE identifies the department Freie Hansestadt Bremen.
What happens if I enter FRHRDE81BRE with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FRHRDE81BRE with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use FRHRDE81 instead of FRHRDE81BRE?
FRHRDE81 is the head office of Freie Hansestadt Bremen, while FRHRDE81BRE points to Freie Hansestadt Bremen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use FRHRDE81BRE if the recipient asks for it.
Does Freie Hansestadt Bremen have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Freie Hansestadt Bremen in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Freie Hansestadt Bremen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.