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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1630

MARKDEF1630 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Ulm, Germany.

MARKDEF1630

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1630
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code630
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityUlm
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.
630 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 BIC MARKDEF1630?

The code MARKDEF1630 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank in Ulm, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1630?

MARKDEF1 points to the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1630 is Deutsche Bundesbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEF1630.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1630 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 630 identifies the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I use MARKDEF1630 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1630 with the recipient before sending.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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