SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFLUM
ECBFDEFFLUM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFLUM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | LUM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Luxembourg |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- LUM 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 branch uses BIC ECBFDEFFLUM?
ECBFDEFFLUM identifies Ecb Mirror Account For Luxembourg, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does European Central Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of European Central Bank.
Do I need ECBFDEFFLUM to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need ECBFDEFFLUM.
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. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to European Central Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFLUM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECBFDEFFLUM against the details from European Central Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.