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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1100

MARKDEF1100 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Berlin, Germany.

MARKDEF1100

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1100
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code100
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityBerlin
CountryGermany

How the Deutsche Bundesbank SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

MARK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
F1 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
100 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 MARKDEF1100?

MARKDEF1100 identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, part of Deutsche Bundesbank in Berlin, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1100?

MARKDEF1 points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1100 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEF1100.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank.

Do I need MARKDEF1100 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEF1100.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1100 stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 100 identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.