SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1760
MARKDEF1760 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Nuernberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MARKDEF1760 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MARKDEF1 |
| Branch code | 760 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bundesbank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nuernberg |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 760 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 MARKDEF1760?
MARKDEF1760 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank in Nuernberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of MARKDEF1760 mean?
MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and 760 is the code of the department Deutsche Bundesbank.
What happens if I enter MARKDEF1760 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MARKDEF1760 with the recipient before sending.
Does Deutsche Bundesbank have 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.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need MARKDEF1760 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEF1760.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.