SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFLTM
ECBFDEFFLTM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFLTM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | LTM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Lithuania |
| 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.
- LTM 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/BIC code ECBFDEFFLTM?
ECBFDEFFLTM is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ecb Mirror Account For Lithuania, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ECBFDEFFLTM to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ECBFDEFFLTM.
Has European Central Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use ECBFDEFFLTM incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECBFDEFFLTM with the recipient before sending.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFLTM?
ECBFDEFF points to the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFLTM is Ecb Mirror Account For Lithuania. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ECBFDEFFLTM if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.