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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFBKT

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

MARKDEFFBKT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFBKT
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeBKT
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.bktrier
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
BKT 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 branch is behind SWIFT code MARKDEFFBKT?

MARKDEFFBKT identifies Internal.proc.bktrier, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes – we list 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

Do I need MARKDEFFBKT for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFBKT.

How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFBKT?

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

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. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

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