SWIFT/BIC code WACKDEM1XXX
WACKDEM1XXX belongs to Wacker Chemie AG in Muenchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WACKDEM1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WACKDEM1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Wacker Chemie AG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Muenchen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Wacker Chemie AG SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WACK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- M1 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 BIC WACKDEM1XXX?
WACKDEM1XXX identifies the main office of Wacker Chemie AG in Muenchen, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Wacker Chemie AG.
How long does it take to send money to Wacker Chemie AG 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 WACKDEM1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need WACKDEM1XXX.
Are WACKDEM1 and WACKDEM1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WACKDEM1 is the 8-character version of WACKDEM1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Wacker Chemie AG in Muenchen.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Wacker Chemie AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in WACKDEM1XXX stand for?
WACK is the institution code of Wacker Chemie AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, M1 is the location code and XXX marks the main office.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.