SWIFT/BIC code SHBKDEFFXXX
SHBKDEFFXXX belongs to Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SHBKDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SHBKDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SHBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 uses SWIFT code SHBKDEFFXXX?
SHBKDEFFXXX identifies the head office of Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH.
What do the letters in SHBKDEFFXXX mean?
SHBK is the bank code of Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need SHBKDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need SHBKDEFFXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are SHBKDEFF and SHBKDEFFXXX the same code?
Yes, they are. SHBKDEFF is the 8-character version of SHBKDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Shinhan Bank Europe GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.