SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFT2S
ECBFDEFFT2S belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFT2S |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | T2S |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Technical Account - Ecb Internal Use Only |
| 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.
- T2S 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFT2S?
The code ECBFDEFFT2S belongs to Technical Account - Ecb Internal Use Only, a branch or department of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has European Central Bank got more 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.
Can I use ECBFDEFF instead of ECBFDEFFT2S?
ECBFDEFF points to the main office of European Central Bank, while ECBFDEFFT2S is Technical Account - Ecb Internal Use Only. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ECBFDEFFT2S if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ECBFDEFFT2S mean?
ECBF is the institution code of European Central Bank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and T2S is the code of the branch Technical Account - Ecb Internal Use Only.
What happens if I enter ECBFDEFFT2S incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check ECBFDEFFT2S against the details from European Central Bank before sending.
How long does it take to send money to European Central Bank in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.