SWIFT Code AKFBDE31 — AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG, WUPPERTAL

About SWIFT Code AKFBDE31 — AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG, WUPPERTAL

SWIFT code AKFBDE31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG in WUPPERTAL, Germany. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG for all outward international remittances from WUPPERTAL. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code AKFBDE31

The code AKFBDE31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AKFBDE31

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG account in WUPPERTAL, share SWIFT code AKFBDE31 with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG, WUPPERTAL must provide SWIFT code AKFBDE31. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG in WUPPERTAL rely on SWIFT code AKFBDE31 for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG →

How SWIFT Code AKFBDE31 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AKFBDE31 and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AKFBDE31

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AKFBDE31 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for WUPPERTAL only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within Germany.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm AKFBDE31 directly with AKF BANK GMBH AND CO KG's WUPPERTAL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.