SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFDEM
ECBFDEFFDEM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFDEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | DEM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Germany |
| 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.
- DEM 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/BIC code ECBFDEFFDEM?
ECBFDEFFDEM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For Germany, 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 best way to send money to European Central Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need ECBFDEFFDEM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ECBFDEFFDEM.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFDEM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ECBFDEFFDEM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
Has European Central Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of European Central Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.