WKN Validator
Instantly validate WKN stock codes with this free validator built for everyday investors. Includes clear explanations so you can invest with confidence.
Explainer
WKN is short for "Wertpapierkennnummer" and is a six-character alphanumeric identifier used to uniquely identify securities in Germany.
Naming Convention
WKN codes are only valid if they follow this naming convention:
First character
Industry classification or issuer type identifier
Next 4 characters
Serial number within the category
Last character
Issue number or security type indicator
Additional Information
Scope
National
Region
Germany
Issuer
WM Datenservice
Compliance Standard
German Securities Identification Code Standard
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Explainer
WKN is short for "Wertpapierkennnummer" and is a six-character alphanumeric identifier used to uniquely identify securities in Germany.
Naming Convention
WKN codes are only valid if they follow this naming convention:
First character
Industry classification or issuer type identifier
Next 4 characters
Serial number within the category
Last character
Issue number or security type indicator
Additional Information
Scope
National
Region
Germany
Issuer
WM Datenservice
Compliance Standard
German Securities Identification Code Standard
Also Useful
Heatmaps
Visualize movement of stocks, markets, indices and more.
Other Stock Code Validators
Validate ISIN, SEDOL, LEI and more.