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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFATC

MARKDEFFATC belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

MARKDEFFATC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFATC
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeATC
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchAuto Collateralisation
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale 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).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
ATC 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 MARKDEFFATC?

MARKDEFFATC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Auto Collateralisation, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use MARKDEFFATC with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MARKDEFFATC against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale before sending.

What does each part of MARKDEFFATC stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and ATC is the code of the branch Auto Collateralisation.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFATC?

MARKDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFATC points to Auto Collateralisation. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEFFATC.

What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need MARKDEFFATC to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need MARKDEFFATC.

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