SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFCMA
ECBFDEFFCMA belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFCMA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | CMA |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Pm-Cm Account |
| 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.
- CMA 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 uses SWIFT code ECBFDEFFCMA?
The code ECBFDEFFCMA belongs to Pm-Cm Account, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need ECBFDEFFCMA to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need ECBFDEFFCMA.
How long does it take to send money to European Central Bank in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
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 what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFFCMA stand for?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and CMA is the code of the department Pm-Cm Account.
Has European Central Bank got other 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.