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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1640

MARKDEF1640 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Reutlingen, Germany.

MARKDEF1640

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1640
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code640
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityReutlingen
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.
640 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 BIC MARKDEF1640?

The code MARKDEF1640 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank in Reutlingen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MARKDEF1640 mean?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and 640 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. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use MARKDEF1640 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MARKDEF1640 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1640?

MARKDEF1 points to the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1640 is Deutsche Bundesbank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MARKDEF1640 if the recipient asks for it.

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