SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFEUM
ECBFDEFFEUM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFEUM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | EUM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For European Central Bank |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- EUM 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 ECBFDEFFEUM?
ECBFDEFFEUM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For European Central Bank, part of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFFEUM mean?
ECBF is the bank code of European Central Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and EUM identifies the branch Ecb Mirror Account For European Central Bank.
What is the best 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use ECBFDEFFEUM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECBFDEFFEUM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFEUM?
ECBFDEFF points to the main office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFEUM is Ecb Mirror Account For European Central Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ECBFDEFFEUM if the recipient asks for it.
Has European Central Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 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.