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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1570

MARKDEF1570 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Koblenz, Germany.

MARKDEF1570

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1570
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code570
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityKoblenz
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.
570 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 SWIFT code MARKDEF1570?

MARKDEF1570 identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank in Koblenz, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need MARKDEF1570 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEF1570.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1570 stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and 570 is the code of the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1570?

MARKDEF1 points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1570 points to Deutsche Bundesbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MARKDEF1570 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use MARKDEF1570 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1570 against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank before you confirm.

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