SWIFT/BIC code MEFIDE21XXX
MEFIDE21XXX belongs to Merck, Finck und Co in Muenchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MEFIDE21XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MEFIDE21 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Merck, Finck und Co |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Muenchen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Merck, Finck und Co SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MEFI 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.
- 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 uses BIC MEFIDE21XXX?
The code MEFIDE21XXX belongs to the main office of Merck, Finck und Co in Muenchen, Germany. Use it when a payment to Merck, Finck und Co does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use MEFIDE21XXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MEFIDE21XXX with the recipient before sending.
Does Merck, Finck und Co have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MEFIDE21XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Merck, Finck und Co in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need MEFIDE21XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MEFIDE21XXX.
How long does a transfer to Merck, Finck und Co take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is MEFIDE21 and MEFIDE21XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. MEFIDE21 is the 8-character version of MEFIDE21XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Merck, Finck und Co in Muenchen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.