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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1680

MARKDEF1680 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany.

MARKDEF1680

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1680
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code680
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityFreiburg Im Breisgau
CountryGermany

How 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.
680 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 MARKDEF1680?

The code MARKDEF1680 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, part of Deutsche Bundesbank in Freiburg Im Breisgau, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 41 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1680?

MARKDEF1 points to the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1680 is Deutsche Bundesbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEF1680.

What does each part of MARKDEF1680 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 680 identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank.

What happens if I enter MARKDEF1680 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1680 with the recipient before you confirm.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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