SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFSKM
ECBFDEFFSKM belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFSKM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | SKM |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Ecb Mirror Account For Slovakia |
| 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.
- SKM 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 BIC ECBFDEFFSKM?
ECBFDEFFSKM identifies Ecb Mirror Account For Slovakia, part of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to European Central Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to European Central Bank in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need ECBFDEFFSKM to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need ECBFDEFFSKM.
What do the letters in ECBFDEFFSKM mean?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and SKM identifies the department Ecb Mirror Account For Slovakia.
Does European Central Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for European Central Bank in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of European Central Bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.