SWIFT/BIC code MFLSDE81XXX
MFLSDE81XXX belongs to Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt in Magdeburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MFLSDE81XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MFLSDE81 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Magdeburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MFLS 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MFLSDE81XXX?
MFLSDE81XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt in Magdeburg, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt does not need a specific branch.
Is MFLSDE81 and MFLSDE81XXX the same code?
Yes, they are. MFLSDE81 is the short version of MFLSDE81XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt in Magdeburg.
How long does a transfer to Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MFLSDE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MFLSDE81XXX.
Does Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, MFLSDE81XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in MFLSDE81XXX mean?
MFLS is the institution code of Ministerium der Finanzen des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt, DE stands for Germany, 81 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.