SWIFT/BIC code GMGGDE51XXX

GMGGDE51XXX belongs to Opel Bank GMBH in Ruesselsheim, Germany.

GMGGDE51XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeGMGGDE51XXX
8-character codeGMGGDE51
Branch codeXXX
BankOpel Bank GMBH
BranchHead office
CityRuesselsheim
CountryGermany

The way the Opel Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

GMGG Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
51 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 is behind BIC GMGGDE51XXX?

The code GMGGDE51XXX belongs to the headquarters of Opel Bank GMBH in Ruesselsheim, Germany. Use it when a payment to Opel Bank GMBH does not need a specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Opel Bank GMBH?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need GMGGDE51XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need GMGGDE51XXX.

How long does it take to send money to Opel Bank GMBH?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Is GMGGDE51 and GMGGDE51XXX the same code?

Yes. GMGGDE51 is the 8-character version of GMGGDE51XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Opel Bank GMBH in Ruesselsheim.

Does Opel Bank GMBH have only one SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – GMGGDE51XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Opel Bank GMBH in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.