SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFEEM
ECBFDEFFEEM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFEEM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | EEM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Estonia |
| 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.
- EEM 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 SWIFT code ECBFDEFFEEM?
ECBFDEFFEEM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For Estonia, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has European Central Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of European Central Bank.
What does each part of ECBFDEFFEEM mean?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and EEM identifies the department Ecb Mirror Account For Estonia.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFEEM?
ECBFDEFF is the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFEEM points to Ecb Mirror Account For Estonia. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ECBFDEFFEEM.
Do I need ECBFDEFFEEM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ECBFDEFFEEM.
What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFEEM incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ECBFDEFFEEM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.