SWIFT Code BHFBDEFF860 — BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LEIPZIG

About SWIFT Code BHFBDEFF860 — BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LEIPZIG

SWIFT code BHFBDEFF860 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT in LEIPZIG, 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 BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT for all outward international remittances from LEIPZIG. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code BHFBDEFF860

The code BHFBDEFF860 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code BHFBDEFF860

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT account in LEIPZIG, share SWIFT code BHFBDEFF860 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 BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT, LEIPZIG must provide SWIFT code BHFBDEFF860. 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 BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT in LEIPZIG rely on SWIFT code BHFBDEFF860 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 BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT →

How SWIFT Code BHFBDEFF860 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code BHFBDEFF860 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 BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code BHFBDEFF860

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter BHFBDEFF860 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for LEIPZIG 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 BHFBDEFF860 directly with BHF-BANK AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT's LEIPZIG branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.