SWIFT Code DTABDED1AUS — KFW, BONN

About SWIFT Code DTABDED1AUS — KFW, BONN

SWIFT code DTABDED1AUS is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KFW in BONN, 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 KFW for all outward international remittances from BONN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code DTABDED1AUS

The code DTABDED1AUS follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code DTABDED1AUS

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KFW account in BONN, share SWIFT code DTABDED1AUS 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 KFW, BONN must provide SWIFT code DTABDED1AUS. 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 KFW in BONN rely on SWIFT code DTABDED1AUS 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 KFW →

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

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KFW →

How SWIFT Code DTABDED1AUS Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code DTABDED1AUS 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 KFW.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KFW receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code DTABDED1AUS

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter DTABDED1AUS uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BONN 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 DTABDED1AUS directly with KFW's BONN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.