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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFENT

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

MARKDEFFENT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFENT
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeENT
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.
ENT 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 uses BIC MARKDEFFENT?

The code MARKDEFFENT belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MARKDEFFENT for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of 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 MARKDEFFENT.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFENT?

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

What happens if I use MARKDEFFENT with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MARKDEFFENT against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale before you confirm.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale have other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

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