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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFCUS

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

MARKDEFFCUS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFCUS
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeCUS
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchKunden
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.
CUS 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 is behind SWIFT code MARKDEFFCUS?

MARKDEFFCUS identifies Kunden, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter MARKDEFFCUS with a typo?

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

Do I need MARKDEFFCUS to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFCUS.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale take in Germany?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFCUS?

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

What do the letters in MARKDEFFCUS mean?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and CUS is the code of the department Kunden.

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