SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFF001
ECBFDEFF001 belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFF001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the European Central Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ECBF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 001 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC ECBFDEFF001?
ECBFDEFF001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of European Central Bank, a branch or department of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ECBFDEFF001 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECBFDEFF001 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFF001?
ECBFDEFF points to the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFF001 is European Central Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ECBFDEFF001.
Has European Central Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to European Central Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFF001 stand for?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 001 is the code of the branch European Central Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.