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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1600

MARKDEF1600 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Stuttgart, Germany.

MARKDEF1600

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1600
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code600
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityStuttgart
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Bundesbank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
600 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/BIC code MARKDEF1600?

MARKDEF1600 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank in Stuttgart, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1600?

MARKDEF1 is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1600 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 MARKDEF1600.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1600 mean?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 600 identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

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

Banks often 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.

What happens if I enter MARKDEF1600 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1600 against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank before sending.

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