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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFESM

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

MARKDEFFESM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFESM
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeESM
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchEsm
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
ESM 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 is behind SWIFT code MARKDEFFESM?

MARKDEFFESM identifies Esm, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What does each part of MARKDEFFESM mean?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and ESM is the code of the branch Esm.

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

Yes – our database contains 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.

What happens if I use MARKDEFFESM incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MARKDEFFESM with the recipient before you confirm.

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 MARKDEFFESM for a euro transfer 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 MARKDEFFESM.

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