SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFBEM
ECBFDEFFBEM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFBEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | BEM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Belgium |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- BEM 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
Which branch uses BIC ECBFDEFFBEM?
ECBFDEFFBEM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For Belgium, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to European Central Bank in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ECBFDEFFBEM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need ECBFDEFFBEM.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Does European Central Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of European Central Bank.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFBEM?
ECBFDEFF is the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFBEM is Ecb Mirror Account For Belgium. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ECBFDEFFBEM if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.