SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFDKM
ECBFDEFFDKM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFDKM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | DKM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Denmark |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- DKM 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 ECBFDEFFDKM?
ECBFDEFFDKM identifies Ecb Mirror Account For Denmark, 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 ECBFDEFFDKM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECBFDEFFDKM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFFDKM stand for?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and DKM is the code of the department Ecb Mirror Account For Denmark.
What is the cheapest way to send money to European Central Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFDKM?
ECBFDEFF points to the main office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFDKM points to Ecb Mirror Account For Denmark. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ECBFDEFFDKM 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.