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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1500

MARKDEF1500 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

MARKDEF1500

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1500
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code500
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
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.
500 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 branch uses BIC MARKDEF1500?

MARKDEF1500 identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, part of Deutsche Bundesbank in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank have more 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 happens if I enter MARKDEF1500 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1500 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1500?

MARKDEF1 is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1500 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MARKDEF1500 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of MARKDEF1500 stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 500 identifies the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.

What is the best 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 transfer services before you send.

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