SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFOWN
ECBFDEFFOWN belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFOWN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | OWN |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Investments |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- OWN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFOWN?
The code ECBFDEFFOWN belongs to Investments, a unit of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFOWN?
ECBFDEFF points to the head office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFOWN points to Investments. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ECBFDEFFOWN if the recipient asks for it.
Does European Central Bank have 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 ECBFDEFFOWN with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ECBFDEFFOWN with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need ECBFDEFFOWN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need ECBFDEFFOWN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.