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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1290

MARKDEF1290 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Bremen, Germany.

MARKDEF1290

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1290
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code290
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityBremen
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.
290 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/BIC code MARKDEF1290?

MARKDEF1290 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank in Bremen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1290 mean?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 290 identifies the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1290?

MARKDEF1 points to the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1290 is Deutsche Bundesbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEF1290.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need MARKDEF1290 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEF1290.

How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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