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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1480

MARKDEF1480 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Bielefeld, Germany.

MARKDEF1480

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1480
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code480
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityBielefeld
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.
480 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 uses SWIFT code MARKDEF1480?

MARKDEF1480 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, part of Deutsche Bundesbank in Bielefeld, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MARKDEF1480 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need MARKDEF1480.

What does each part of MARKDEF1480 stand for?

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 480 is the code of the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1480?

MARKDEF1 is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1480 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MARKDEF1480 if the recipient asks for it.

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 – the difference can be large.

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