SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFESM
ECBFDEFFESM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFESM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | ESM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Spain |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- ESM 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 ECBFDEFFESM?
ECBFDEFFESM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For Spain, part of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ECBFDEFFESM 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 ECBFDEFFESM.
What is the cheapest way to send money to European Central Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFESM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECBFDEFFESM with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFFESM stand for?
ECBF is the bank code of European Central Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and ESM is the code of the branch Ecb Mirror Account For Spain.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.