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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1250

MARKDEF1250 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Hannover, Germany.

MARKDEF1250

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1250
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code250
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityHannover
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Bundesbank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
250 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 is behind SWIFT code MARKDEF1250?

The code MARKDEF1250 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank in Hannover, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1250?

MARKDEF1 points to the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1250 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 MARKDEF1250.

What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank.

What does each part of MARKDEF1250 mean?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and 250 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.

What happens if I enter MARKDEF1250 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1250 against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank before you confirm.

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