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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFECD

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

MARKDEFFECD

Code details

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

The way the Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
ECD 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 BIC MARKDEFFECD?

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

Does Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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

What happens if I use MARKDEFFECD with a typo?

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

What do the letters in MARKDEFFECD stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and ECD identifies the department Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

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