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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFBDF

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

MARKDEFFBDF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFBDF
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeBDF
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
BDF 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 SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFBDF?

The code MARKDEFFBDF belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, part of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFBDF?

MARKDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFBDF is Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEFFBDF.

What do the letters in MARKDEFFBDF stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and BDF identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks 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.

Do I need MARKDEFFBDF 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. For other currencies you still need MARKDEFFBDF.

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