SWIFT/BIC code KOGMDEF1XXX

KOGMDEF1XXX belongs to Kochbank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

KOGMDEF1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeKOGMDEF1XXX
8-character codeKOGMDEF1
Branch codeXXX
BankKochbank GMBH
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Kochbank GMBH SWIFT/BIC works

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

KOGM 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 is behind SWIFT code KOGMDEF1XXX?

The code KOGMDEF1XXX belongs to the head office of Kochbank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Kochbank GMBH does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in KOGMDEF1XXX stand for?

KOGM is the bank code of Kochbank GMBH, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.

Does Kochbank GMBH use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – KOGMDEF1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kochbank GMBH in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What is the best way to send money to Kochbank GMBH in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I use KOGMDEF1XXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KOGMDEF1XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Is KOGMDEF1 and KOGMDEF1XXX the same code?

Yes. KOGMDEF1 is the 8-character version of KOGMDEF1XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Kochbank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main.

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