SWIFT/BIC code KAUPDEF1XXX
KAUPDEF1XXX belongs to Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KAUPDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KAUPDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KAUP Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 SWIFT/BIC code KAUPDEF1XXX?
The code KAUPDEF1XXX belongs to the headquarters of Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland.
What is the best way to send money to Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in KAUPDEF1XXX stand for?
KAUP is the bank code of Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use KAUPDEF1XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KAUPDEF1XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KAUPDEF1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Are KAUPDEF1 and KAUPDEF1XXX the same code?
Yes. KAUPDEF1 is the 8-character version of KAUPDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version will reach Kaupthing Bank Hf. Niederlassung Deutschland in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.