SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFF002
ECBFDEFF002 belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFF002 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | 002 |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the European Central Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 002 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 ECBFDEFF002?
ECBFDEFF002 identifies European Central Bank, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to European Central Bank in Germany?
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 happens if I use ECBFDEFF002 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECBFDEFF002 against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFF002?
ECBFDEFF points to the main office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFF002 is European Central Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ECBFDEFF002.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ECBFDEFF002 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ECBFDEFF002.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.