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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1370

MARKDEF1370 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Koeln, Germany.

MARKDEF1370

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1370
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code370
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityKoeln
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.
370 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 BIC MARKDEF1370?

MARKDEF1370 identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, part of Deutsche Bundesbank in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1370?

MARKDEF1 points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1370 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MARKDEF1370 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MARKDEF1370 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MARKDEF1370 with the recipient before you confirm.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

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

What does each part of MARKDEF1370 stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 370 identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

Do I need MARKDEF1370 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEF1370.

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