SWIFT Code KFWIDEFF100 — KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU, BERLIN

About SWIFT Code KFWIDEFF100 — KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU, BERLIN

SWIFT code KFWIDEFF100 is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU in BERLIN, 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 KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU for all outward international remittances from BERLIN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KFWIDEFF100

The code KFWIDEFF100 follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code KFWIDEFF100

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU account in BERLIN, share SWIFT code KFWIDEFF100 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 KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU, BERLIN must provide SWIFT code KFWIDEFF100. 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 KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU in BERLIN rely on SWIFT code KFWIDEFF100 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 KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU →

How SWIFT Code KFWIDEFF100 Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code KFWIDEFF100 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 KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KFWIDEFF100

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KFWIDEFF100 uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BERLIN 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 KFWIDEFF100 directly with KREDITANSTALT FUR WIEDERAUFBAU's BERLIN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.