SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEF1855
MARKDEF1855 belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen in Dresden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MARKDEF1855 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MARKDEF1 |
| Branch code | 855 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dresden |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen 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.
- 855 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 code MARKDEF1855?
MARKDEF1855 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen, part of Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen in Dresden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use MARKDEF1 instead of MARKDEF1855?
MARKDEF1 is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen, while MARKDEF1855 points to Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEF1855.
Does Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – MARKDEF1855 is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I use MARKDEF1855 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEF1855 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank Eh Bautzen?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need MARKDEF1855 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEF1855.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.