SWIFT/BIC code LANIDE21KFR
LANIDE21KFR belongs to Land Niedersachsen in Hannover, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | LANIDE21KFR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | LANIDE21 |
| Branch code | KFR |
| Bank | Land Niedersachsen |
| Branch | Finanzministerium Kreditreferat |
| City | Hannover |
| Country | Germany |
How the Land Niedersachsen SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- LANI Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- KFR 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 branch uses BIC LANIDE21KFR?
LANIDE21KFR identifies Finanzministerium Kreditreferat, a branch or department of Land Niedersachsen in Hannover, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use LANIDE21 instead of LANIDE21KFR?
LANIDE21 is the main office of Land Niedersachsen, while LANIDE21KFR points to Finanzministerium Kreditreferat. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use LANIDE21KFR if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need LANIDE21KFR to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need LANIDE21KFR.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Land Niedersachsen 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.
How long does a transfer to Land Niedersachsen take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does Land Niedersachsen have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Land Niedersachsen in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.