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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1773

MARKDEF1773 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank in Bayreuth, Germany.

MARKDEF1773

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEF1773
8-character codeMARKDEF1
Branch code773
BankDeutsche Bundesbank
Branch—
CityBayreuth
CountryGermany

How 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.
773 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1773?

The code MARKDEF1773 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank in Bayreuth, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank got other 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.

Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1773?

MARKDEF1 is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, while MARKDEF1773 is Deutsche Bundesbank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MARKDEF1773 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in MARKDEF1773 stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and 773 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bundesbank.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA 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.