SWIFT/BIC code KICRDE31XXX
KICRDE31XXX belongs to Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG in Muenster (Westf), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KICRDE31XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KICRDE31 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Muenster (Westf) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KICR Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 31 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 institution is behind BIC KICRDE31XXX?
KICRDE31XXX identifies the head office of Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG in Muenster (Westf), Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG.
What happens if I use KICRDE31XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check KICRDE31XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG?
Many banks add 1–3% 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 KICRDE31XXX mean?
KICR is the bank code of Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG, DE stands for Germany, 31 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
Does Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KICRDE31XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank Fuer Kirche und Caritas EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need KICRDE31XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need KICRDE31XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.