SWIFT/BIC code MAIFDEFFXXX
MAIFDEFFXXX belongs to Mainfirst Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MAIFDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MAIFDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Mainfirst Bank AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Mainfirst Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MAIF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 bank uses BIC MAIFDEFFXXX?
MAIFDEFFXXX identifies the main office of Mainfirst Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when a payment to Mainfirst Bank AG does not need a specific branch.
Are MAIFDEFF and MAIFDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MAIFDEFF is the 8-character version of MAIFDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Mainfirst Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need MAIFDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MAIFDEFFXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Mainfirst Bank AG?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use MAIFDEFFXXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MAIFDEFFXXX against the details from Mainfirst Bank AG before you confirm.
Does Mainfirst Bank AG have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MAIFDEFFXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Mainfirst Bank AG 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.