SWIFT/BIC code FTFSDE81XXX
FTFSDE81XXX belongs to Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung in Erfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FTFSDE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FTFSDE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Erfurt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FTFS 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.
- 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 uses BIC FTFSDE81XXX?
FTFSDE81XXX identifies the headquarters of Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung in Erfurt, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung does not need a specific branch.
What do the letters in FTFSDE81XXX stand for?
FTFS is the bank code of Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Are FTFSDE81 and FTFSDE81XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. FTFSDE81 is the 8-character version of FTFSDE81XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung in Erfurt.
How long does a transfer to Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need FTFSDE81XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need FTFSDE81XXX.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Freistaat Thueringen Finanzministerium Staatsschuldenverwaltung in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.