SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFCOB
MARKDEFFCOB belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MARKDEFFCOB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MARKDEFF |
| Branch code | COB |
| Bank | Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale |
| Branch | Covered Bonds |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- COB 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFCOB?
The code MARKDEFFCOB belongs to Covered Bonds, 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.
Does Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFCOB?
MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFCOB is Covered Bonds. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MARKDEFFCOB if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of MARKDEFFCOB mean?
MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and COB is the code of the branch Covered Bonds.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.