SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFITX
ECBFDEFFITX belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFITX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | ITX |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Itx |
| 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.
- ITX 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 code ECBFDEFFITX?
ECBFDEFFITX identifies Ecb Itx, 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 ECBFDEFFITX stand for?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and ITX identifies the department Ecb Itx.
What is the best way to send money to European Central Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive 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 normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ECBFDEFFITX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ECBFDEFFITX.
Does European Central Bank have more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.