SWIFT/BIC code INGDDEFFPFA

INGDDEFFPFA belongs to ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

INGDDEFFPFA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeINGDDEFFPFA
8-character codeINGDDEFF
Branch codePFA
BankING-Diba AG (Retail Banking)
BranchCovered Bonds
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking) SWIFT/BIC works

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

INGD Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
PFA 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 INGDDEFFPFA?

INGDDEFFPFA is the SWIFT/BIC code of Covered Bonds, a branch or department of ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking) in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in INGDDEFFPFA stand for?

INGD is the bank code of ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and PFA identifies the department Covered Bonds.

What happens if I use INGDDEFFPFA with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check INGDDEFFPFA with the recipient before sending.

Can I use INGDDEFF instead of INGDDEFFPFA?

INGDDEFF is the head office of ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking), while INGDDEFFPFA points to Covered Bonds. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use INGDDEFFPFA if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking)?

Many banks 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.

How long does it take to send money to ING-Diba AG (Retail Banking)?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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