SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFEIS

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

MARKDEFFEIS

Code details

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

The way 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.
EIS 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 SWIFT code MARKDEFFEIS?

The code MARKDEFFEIS belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, 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.

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

Yes, we list 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MARKDEFFEIS to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEFFEIS.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFEIS?

MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFEIS points to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEFFEIS.

What does each part of MARKDEFFEIS stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and EIS is the code of 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.