SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFEQU

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

MARKDEFFEQU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFEQU
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeEQU
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.sepa-Clearer Equ
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.
EQU 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 SWIFT code MARKDEFFEQU?

MARKDEFFEQU identifies Internal.proc.sepa-Clearer Equ, 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 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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

What happens if I enter MARKDEFFEQU incorrectly?

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

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

Yes – we list 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

What does each part of MARKDEFFEQU stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and EQU identifies the department Internal.proc.sepa-Clearer Equ.

Do I need MARKDEFFEQU 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. For other currencies you do need MARKDEFFEQU.

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