SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFNLM
ECBFDEFFNLM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFNLM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | NLM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Netherlands |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the European Central Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- NLM 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 BIC ECBFDEFFNLM?
ECBFDEFFNLM identifies Ecb Mirror Account For Netherlands, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFNLM?
ECBFDEFF is the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFNLM points to Ecb Mirror Account For Netherlands. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ECBFDEFFNLM if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use ECBFDEFFNLM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check ECBFDEFFNLM against the details from European Central Bank before you confirm.
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.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFFNLM 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 NLM identifies the branch Ecb Mirror Account For Netherlands.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.