SWIFT/BIC code IPEXDEFFXXX
IPEXDEFFXXX belongs to Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IPEXDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IPEXDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IPEX 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.
- 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
What bank uses BIC IPEXDEFFXXX?
IPEXDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH.
What does each part of IPEXDEFFXXX mean?
IPEX is the institution code of Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use IPEXDEFFXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IPEXDEFFXXX against the details from Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH before you confirm.
Are IPEXDEFF and IPEXDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes. IPEXDEFF is the 8-character version of IPEXDEFFXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need IPEXDEFFXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need IPEXDEFFXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Kfw Ipex Bank GMBH?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments 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.