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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFEDE

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

MARKDEFFEDE

Code details

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

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.
EDE 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFEDE?

MARKDEFFEDE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFEDE?

MARKDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFEDE is Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MARKDEFFEDE if the recipient asks for it.

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

Yes, we list 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

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

Do I need MARKDEFFEDE to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MARKDEFFEDE.

What does each part of MARKDEFFEDE 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 EDE is the code of the branch Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

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