SWIFT Code CFIBDEF1 — CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

About SWIFT Code CFIBDEF1 — CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

SWIFT code CFIBDEF1 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH in FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 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 CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH for all outward international remittances from FRANKFURT AM MAIN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CFIBDEF1

The code CFIBDEF1 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CFIBDEF1

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH account in FRANKFURT AM MAIN, share SWIFT code CFIBDEF1 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 CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH, FRANKFURT AM MAIN must provide SWIFT code CFIBDEF1. 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 CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH in FRANKFURT AM MAIN rely on SWIFT code CFIBDEF1 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 CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH →

How SWIFT Code CFIBDEF1 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CFIBDEF1 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 CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CFIBDEF1

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CFIBDEF1 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for FRANKFURT AM MAIN 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 CFIBDEF1 directly with CONCORD FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY GMBH's FRANKFURT AM MAIN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.