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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1440

MARKDEF1440 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Dortmund, Germany.

MARKDEF1440

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1440
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code440
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityDortmund
CountryGermany

The way 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.
440 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 code MARKDEF1440?

MARKDEF1440 identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank in Dortmund, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of MARKDEF1440 stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 440 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1440?

MARKDEF1 is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1440 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 MARKDEF1440.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank have more 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.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.