SWIFT Code AKFBDE33 — AKF BANK GMBH UND CO KG, WUPPERTAL

About SWIFT Code AKFBDE33 — AKF BANK GMBH UND CO KG, WUPPERTAL

SWIFT code AKFBDE33 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for AKF BANK GMBH UND 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 UND 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 AKFBDE33

The code AKFBDE33 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code AKFBDE33

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your AKF BANK GMBH UND CO KG account in WUPPERTAL, share SWIFT code AKFBDE33 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 UND CO KG, WUPPERTAL must provide SWIFT code AKFBDE33. 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 UND CO KG in WUPPERTAL rely on SWIFT code AKFBDE33 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 UND CO KG →

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

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

How SWIFT Code AKFBDE33 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code AKFBDE33 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 UND CO KG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: AKF BANK GMBH UND CO KG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code AKFBDE33

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter AKFBDE33 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 AKFBDE33 directly with AKF BANK GMBH UND CO KG's WUPPERTAL branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.