SWIFT/BIC code PAXBDE51XXX
PAXBDE51XXX belongs to Pax-Bank EG in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PAXBDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PAXBDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Pax-Bank EG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Heilbad Heiligenstadt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Pax-Bank EG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PAXB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 51 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code PAXBDE51XXX?
PAXBDE51XXX identifies the headquarters of Pax-Bank EG in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, Germany. Use it when a payment to Pax-Bank EG does not need a specific branch.
Has Pax-Bank EG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 9 SWIFT/BIC codes for Pax-Bank EG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Pax-Bank EG.
What does each part of PAXBDE51XXX stand for?
PAXB is the institution code of Pax-Bank EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 51 is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
Is PAXBDE51 and PAXBDE51XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. PAXBDE51 is the short version of PAXBDE51XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Pax-Bank EG in Heilbad Heiligenstadt.
How long does it take to send money to Pax-Bank EG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PAXBDE51XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PAXBDE51XXX.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.