SWIFT/BIC code GRFHDE6EXXX
GRFHDE6EXXX belongs to Garfunkel Holding GMBH in Essen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | GRFHDE6EXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | GRFHDE6E |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Garfunkel Holding GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Essen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Garfunkel Holding GMBH SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- GRFH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 6E 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 SWIFT/BIC code GRFHDE6EXXX?
The code GRFHDE6EXXX belongs to the headquarters of Garfunkel Holding GMBH in Essen, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Garfunkel Holding GMBH does not need a specific branch.
Does Garfunkel Holding GMBH use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, GRFHDE6EXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Garfunkel Holding GMBH in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Garfunkel Holding GMBH?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Are GRFHDE6E and GRFHDE6EXXX the same code?
Yes. GRFHDE6E is the 8-character version of GRFHDE6EXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both will reach Garfunkel Holding GMBH in Essen.
How long does a transfer to Garfunkel Holding GMBH take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need GRFHDE6EXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need GRFHDE6EXXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.