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SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFIEM

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

ECBFDEFFIEM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeECBFDEFFIEM
8-character codeECBFDEFF
Branch codeIEM
BankEuropean Central Bank
BranchEcb Mirror Account For Ireland
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
IEM 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 is behind SWIFT code ECBFDEFFIEM?

ECBFDEFFIEM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For Ireland, part of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of ECBFDEFFIEM mean?

ECBF is the bank code of European Central Bank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and IEM is the code of the department Ecb Mirror Account For Ireland.

What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFIEM incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ECBFDEFFIEM with the recipient before sending.

Does European Central Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFIEM?

ECBFDEFF is the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFIEM points to Ecb Mirror Account For Ireland. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ECBFDEFFIEM.

How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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