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SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFGBM

ECBFDEFFGBM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

ECBFDEFFGBM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeECBFDEFFGBM
8-character codeECBFDEFF
Branch codeGBM
BankEuropean Central Bank
BranchEcb Mirror Account For United Kingdom
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
GBM 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 SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFGBM?

The code ECBFDEFFGBM belongs to Ecb Mirror Account For United Kingdom, 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.

Does European Central Bank have 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.

What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFGBM with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECBFDEFFGBM with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in ECBFDEFFGBM mean?

ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and GBM identifies the department Ecb Mirror Account For United Kingdom.

How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need ECBFDEFFGBM for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need ECBFDEFFGBM.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.