SWIFT/BIC code FRIPDEF1XXX
FRIPDEF1XXX belongs to Fitch Deutschland GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FRIPDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FRIPDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Fitch Deutschland GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Fitch Deutschland GMBH SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FRIP 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 SWIFT/BIC code FRIPDEF1XXX?
FRIPDEF1XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Fitch Deutschland GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Fitch Deutschland GMBH does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of FRIPDEF1XXX mean?
FRIP is the bank code of Fitch Deutschland GMBH, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Are FRIPDEF1 and FRIPDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes. FRIPDEF1 is the 8-character version of FRIPDEF1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Fitch Deutschland GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need FRIPDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need FRIPDEF1XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Fitch Deutschland GMBH?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Fitch Deutschland GMBH use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – FRIPDEF1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Fitch Deutschland GMBH 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.