SWIFT/BIC code KOLEDE81XXX
KOLEDE81XXX belongs to Kolner Bank EG in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | KOLEDE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | KOLEDE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kolner Bank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kolner Bank EG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- KOLE Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 81 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 uses SWIFT code KOLEDE81XXX?
KOLEDE81XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Kolner Bank EG in Koeln, Germany. Use it when a payment to Kolner Bank EG does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use KOLEDE81XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check KOLEDE81XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Is KOLEDE81 and KOLEDE81XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. KOLEDE81 is the 8-character version of KOLEDE81XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Kolner Bank EG in Koeln.
Do I need KOLEDE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need KOLEDE81XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Kolner Bank EG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Kolner Bank EG use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – KOLEDE81XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kolner Bank EG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.