SWIFT Code GBBHDE31 — GE BANK GMBH, KOELN

About SWIFT Code GBBHDE31 — GE BANK GMBH, KOELN

SWIFT code GBBHDE31 is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for GE BANK GMBH in KOELN, 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 GE BANK GMBH for all outward international remittances from KOELN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code GBBHDE31

The code GBBHDE31 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code GBBHDE31

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your GE BANK GMBH account in KOELN, share SWIFT code GBBHDE31 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 GE BANK GMBH, KOELN must provide SWIFT code GBBHDE31. 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 GE BANK GMBH in KOELN rely on SWIFT code GBBHDE31 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 GE BANK GMBH →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for GE BANK GMBH →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for GE BANK GMBH →

How SWIFT Code GBBHDE31 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code GBBHDE31 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 GE BANK GMBH.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: GE BANK GMBH receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code GBBHDE31

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter GBBHDE31 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for KOELN 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 GBBHDE31 directly with GE BANK GMBH's KOELN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.