SWIFT Code HENKDEDD — HENKEL KGAA, DUESSELDORF

About SWIFT Code HENKDEDD — HENKEL KGAA, DUESSELDORF

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

How to Read SWIFT Code HENKDEDD

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

When to Use SWIFT Code HENKDEDD

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your HENKEL KGAA account in DUESSELDORF, share SWIFT code HENKDEDD 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 HENKEL KGAA, DUESSELDORF must provide SWIFT code HENKDEDD. 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 HENKEL KGAA in DUESSELDORF rely on SWIFT code HENKDEDD 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 HENKEL KGAA →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for HENKEL KGAA →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for HENKEL KGAA →

How SWIFT Code HENKDEDD Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code HENKDEDD

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter HENKDEDD uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for DUESSELDORF 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 HENKDEDD directly with HENKEL KGAA's DUESSELDORF branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.