SWIFT/BIC code GGABDE31XXX
GGABDE31XXX belongs to Gefa Bank GMBH in Wuppertal, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GGABDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GGABDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Gefa Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wuppertal |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Gefa Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GGAB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code GGABDE31XXX?
GGABDE31XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Gefa Bank GMBH in Wuppertal, Germany. Use it when a payment to Gefa Bank GMBH does not need a specific branch.
Does Gefa Bank GMBH have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Gefa Bank GMBH in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Gefa Bank GMBH.
Are GGABDE31 and GGABDE31XXX the same code?
Yes. GGABDE31 is the short version of GGABDE31XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Gefa Bank GMBH in Wuppertal.
How long does a transfer to Gefa Bank GMBH take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GGABDE31XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need GGABDE31XXX.
What do the letters in GGABDE31XXX stand for?
GGAB is the institution code of Gefa Bank GMBH, DE stands for Germany, 31 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.