SWIFT Code ICICDEFF — ICICI BANK UK PLC, ESCHBORN

About SWIFT Code ICICDEFF — ICICI BANK UK PLC, ESCHBORN

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

How to Read SWIFT Code ICICDEFF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code ICICDEFF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your ICICI BANK UK PLC account in ESCHBORN, share SWIFT code ICICDEFF 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 ICICI BANK UK PLC, ESCHBORN must provide SWIFT code ICICDEFF. 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 ICICI BANK UK PLC in ESCHBORN rely on SWIFT code ICICDEFF 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 ICICI BANK UK PLC →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for ICICI BANK UK PLC →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for ICICI BANK UK PLC →

How SWIFT Code ICICDEFF Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code ICICDEFF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter ICICDEFF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for ESCHBORN 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 ICICDEFF directly with ICICI BANK UK PLC's ESCHBORN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.