SWIFT / BIC Code
AKBKDEFF
Akbank AG
AKBKDEFF is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Akbank AG, registered in Eschborn. Its bank code (BLZ) is 50010200, the code an IBAN at Akbank AG carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
AKBK: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
FF: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Akbank AG's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
Verification of Payee lets the payer's bank compare the name typed on a euro transfer with the account holder's name. This page shows whether the bank takes part; ibanchecker.cash does not check names.
Part of Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding A.Ş.
Akbank AG is registered in Germany but belongs to Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding A.Ş., a banking group based in Türkiye.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Akbank AG?
AKBKDEFF. Written with the head-office branch code it is AKBKDEFFXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does AKBKDEFF mean?
"AKBK" identifies Akbank AG, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "FF" is the location code.
What is Akbank AG's bank code (BLZ)?
50010200. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Akbank AG IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 50010200 for Akbank AG) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Akbank AG?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Akbank AG in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Akbank AG confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 7 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Akbank AG's registered office?
Rahmannstr. 1, 65760 Eschborn, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Rahmannstrasse 1, Eschborn as its address.
Who owns Akbank AG?
Akbank AG is owned by Hacı Ömer Sabancı Holding A.Ş., a banking group based in Türkiye. Akbank AG is registered in Germany as a local entity, while its ultimate ownership sits with the parent group in Türkiye.