SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1230
MARKDEF1230 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Luebeck, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MARKDEF1230 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MARKDEF1 |
| Branch code | 230 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bundesbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Luebeck |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 230 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 uses BIC MARKDEF1230?
MARKDEF1230 identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank in Luebeck, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need MARKDEF1230 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to 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 MARKDEF1230.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Has Deutsche Bundesbank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in MARKDEF1230 mean?
MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 230 identifies the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.
Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1230?
MARKDEF1 is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1230 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MARKDEF1230 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.