SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFGRM
ECBFDEFFGRM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFGRM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | GRM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Greece |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the European Central Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- GRM 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 BIC ECBFDEFFGRM?
ECBFDEFFGRM identifies Ecb Mirror Account For Greece, a branch or department of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use ECBFDEFFGRM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECBFDEFFGRM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
What does each part of ECBFDEFFGRM 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 GRM identifies the department Ecb Mirror Account For Greece.
Do I need ECBFDEFFGRM to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need ECBFDEFFGRM.
What is the cheapest way to send money to European Central Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.