SWIFT / BIC Code

WWBADE3A

SEPA Member

abcbank GmbH

WWBADE3A is the BIC (SWIFT code) of abcbank GmbH, registered in Köln. Its bank code (BLZ) is 37030700, the code an IBAN at abcbank GmbH 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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Valid IBAN· abcbank, Köln

BIC Breakdown

WWBA
Bank code
DE
Country
3A
Location

WWBA: institution identifier (4 letters)

DE: country code per ISO 3166-1

3A: location code (city / timezone)

Bank Details

Legal nameabcbank GmbHGLEIF
BIC / SWIFT codeWWBADE3AGLEIF, EPC register of participants
Bank code (BLZ)37030700Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen
Registered officeKamekestraße 2 - 8, 50672 KölnGLEIF
LEI5299009502R8B6S3LN39GLEIF
Official websiteabcbank.de ↗
Country🇩🇪 Germany

Payments it can receive

abcbank GmbH's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.

SEPA Credit TransferYes, since 3 October 2011
SEPA Instant Credit TransferYes, since 6 January 2025
SEPA Direct Debit CoreYes, since 3 October 2011
SEPA Direct Debit B2BNot listed
Verification of PayeeAnswers name checks, since 25 August 2025

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.

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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SWIFT code for abcbank GmbH?

WWBADE3A. Written with the head-office branch code it is WWBADE3AXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.

What does WWBADE3A mean?

"WWBA" identifies abcbank GmbH, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "3A" is the location code.

What is abcbank GmbH's bank code (BLZ)?

37030700. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.

How long are abcbank GmbH IBANs?

22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 37030700 for abcbank GmbH) and the account number (10 digits).

Can I send an instant transfer to abcbank GmbH?

Yes. The European Payments Council lists abcbank GmbH in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 6 January 2025, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.

Does abcbank GmbH confirm the payee's name?

Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 25 August 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 abcbank GmbH's registered office?

Kamekestraße 2 - 8, 50672 Köln, according to GLEIF.