SWIFT/BIC code WUIDDEF1XXX
WUIDDEF1XXX belongs to Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WUIDDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WUIDDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- WUID Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 WUIDDEF1XXX?
The code WUIDDEF1XXX belongs to the main office of Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland.
What does each part of WUIDDEF1XXX mean?
WUID is the institution code of Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.
Does Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WUIDDEF1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Is WUIDDEF1 and WUIDDEF1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WUIDDEF1 is the 8-character version of WUIDDEF1XXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so both will reach Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need WUIDDEF1XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need WUIDDEF1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Western Union International Bank GMBH Niederlassung Deutschland take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.