SWIFT/BIC code MIFHDE81XXX

MIFHDE81XXX belongs to Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz in Mainz, Germany.

MIFHDE81XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMIFHDE81XXX
8-character codeMIFHDE81
Branch codeXXX
BankMinisterium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz
BranchHead office
CityMainz
CountryGermany

The way the Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MIFH 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 bank is behind BIC MIFHDE81XXX?

MIFHDE81XXX identifies the main office of Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz in Mainz, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of MIFHDE81XXX mean?

MIFH is the institution code of Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 81 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

What is the best way to send money to Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz have a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – MIFHDE81XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Ministerium der Finanzen Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What happens if I use MIFHDE81XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MIFHDE81XXX with the recipient before you confirm.

Do I need MIFHDE81XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MIFHDE81XXX.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.