SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFFIM
ECBFDEFFFIM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFFIM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | FIM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Finland |
| 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.
- FIM 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 bank uses BIC ECBFDEFFFIM?
ECBFDEFFFIM identifies Ecb Mirror Account For Finland, a unit 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 happens if I use ECBFDEFFFIM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECBFDEFFFIM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
What does each part of ECBFDEFFFIM stand for?
ECBF is the bank code of European Central Bank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and FIM identifies the department Ecb Mirror Account For Finland.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFFIM?
ECBFDEFF is the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFFIM is Ecb Mirror Account For Finland. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ECBFDEFFFIM.
Do I need ECBFDEFFFIM for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 do need ECBFDEFFFIM.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.