SWIFT Code ERFBDE8E — ERFURTER BANK EG, ERFURT

About SWIFT Code ERFBDE8E — ERFURTER BANK EG, ERFURT

SWIFT code ERFBDE8E is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for ERFURTER BANK EG in ERFURT, 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 ERFURTER BANK EG for all outward international remittances from ERFURT. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code ERFBDE8E

The code ERFBDE8E follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code ERFBDE8E

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ERFURTER BANK EG account in ERFURT, share SWIFT code ERFBDE8E 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 ERFURTER BANK EG, ERFURT must provide SWIFT code ERFBDE8E. 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 ERFURTER BANK EG in ERFURT rely on SWIFT code ERFBDE8E 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 ERFURTER BANK EG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ERFURTER BANK EG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ERFURTER BANK EG →

How SWIFT Code ERFBDE8E Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code ERFBDE8E 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 ERFURTER BANK EG.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: ERFURTER BANK EG receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ERFBDE8E

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ERFBDE8E uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ERFURT 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 ERFBDE8E directly with ERFURTER BANK EG's ERFURT branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.