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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFEIG

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

MARKDEFFEIG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFEIG
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeEIG
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.eigengeschaefte
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
EIG 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 BIC MARKDEFFEIG?

The code MARKDEFFEIG belongs to Internal.proc.eigengeschaefte, 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.

What happens if I use MARKDEFFEIG with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MARKDEFFEIG with the recipient before sending.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Do I need MARKDEFFEIG to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEFFEIG.

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

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

What does each part of MARKDEFFEIG stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and EIG identifies the department Internal.proc.eigengeschaefte.

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