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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFCON

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

MARKDEFFCON

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFCON
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeCON
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
CON 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 MARKDEFFCON?

MARKDEFFCON identifies Internal, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MARKDEFFCON to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFCON.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFCON?

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

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in MARKDEFFCON stand for?

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 CON is the code of the branch Internal.

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