SWIFT Code BKMZDE51 — BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, MAINZ

About SWIFT Code BKMZDE51 — BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, MAINZ

SWIFT code BKMZDE51 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT in MAINZ, 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 BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT for all outward international remittances from MAINZ. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BKMZDE51

The code BKMZDE51 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BKMZDE51

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT account in MAINZ, share SWIFT code BKMZDE51 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 BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, MAINZ must provide SWIFT code BKMZDE51. 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 BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT in MAINZ rely on SWIFT code BKMZDE51 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 BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT →

How SWIFT Code BKMZDE51 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BKMZDE51 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 BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BKMZDE51

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BKMZDE51 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for MAINZ 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 BKMZDE51 directly with BAUSPARKASSE MAINZ AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT's MAINZ branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.