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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1200

MARKDEF1200 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Hamburg, Germany.

MARKDEF1200

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1200
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code200
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityHamburg
CountryGermany

How the Deutsche Bundesbank SWIFT/BIC works

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.
200 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 SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1200?

MARKDEF1200 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank in Hamburg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter MARKDEF1200 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1200 against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank before you confirm.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1200?

MARKDEF1 points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1200 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEF1200.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1200 stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 200 identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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