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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1513

MARKDEF1513 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Giessen, Germany.

MARKDEF1513

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1513
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code513
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityGiessen
CountryGermany

The way 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.
513 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 uses SWIFT code MARKDEF1513?

MARKDEF1513 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, part of Deutsche Bundesbank in Giessen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1513 stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 513 is the code of the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 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.

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

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

Do I need MARKDEF1513 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEF1513.

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