SWIFT/BIC code ECBFDEFFXXX
ECBFDEFFXXX belongs to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ECBFDEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ECBFDEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | European Central Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| 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.
- XXX 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 uses SWIFT code ECBFDEFFXXX?
ECBFDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use it when a payment to European Central Bank does not need a specific branch.
What does each part of ECBFDEFFXXX mean?
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 XXX marks the main office.
Are ECBFDEFF and ECBFDEFFXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. ECBFDEFF is the short version of ECBFDEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to European Central Bank in Frankfurt Am Main.
Do I need ECBFDEFFXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need ECBFDEFFXXX.
How long does a transfer to European Central Bank take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to European Central Bank in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.