SWIFT/BIC code PLFGDE51XXX
PLFGDE51XXX belongs to Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PLFGDE51XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PLFGDE51 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Wiesbaden |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PLFG 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 uses BIC PLFGDE51XXX?
The code PLFGDE51XXX belongs to the headquarters of Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland in Wiesbaden, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland.
Is PLFGDE51 and PLFGDE51XXX the same code?
Yes. PLFGDE51 is the short version of PLFGDE51XXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland in Wiesbaden.
How long does it take to send money to Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PLFGDE51XXX for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you do need PLFGDE51XXX.
What does each part of PLFGDE51XXX mean?
PLFG is the bank code of Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland, DE stands for Germany, 51 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What happens if I enter PLFGDE51XXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PLFGDE51XXX against the details from Ikano Bank AB (Publ), Zweigniederlassung Deutschland before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.