SWIFT Code KTAGDEFF — KT BANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

About SWIFT Code KTAGDEFF — KT BANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN

SWIFT code KTAGDEFF is the official 8-character head-office BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for KT BANK AG in FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 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 KT BANK AG for all outward international remittances from FRANKFURT AM MAIN. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code KTAGDEFF

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

When to Use SWIFT Code KTAGDEFF

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your KT BANK AG account in FRANKFURT AM MAIN, share SWIFT code KTAGDEFF 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 KT BANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN must provide SWIFT code KTAGDEFF. 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 KT BANK AG in FRANKFURT AM MAIN rely on SWIFT code KTAGDEFF 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 KT BANK AG →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for KT BANK AG →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for KT BANK AG →

How SWIFT Code KTAGDEFF Routes an International Transfer

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

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code KTAGDEFF

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter KTAGDEFF uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for FRANKFURT AM MAIN 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 KTAGDEFF directly with KT BANK AG's FRANKFURT AM MAIN branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.