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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFLHK

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

MARKDEFFLHK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFLHK
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeLHK
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.lhk
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.
LHK 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 MARKDEFFLHK?

The code MARKDEFFLHK belongs to Internal.proc.lhk, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFLHK?

MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFLHK is Internal.proc.lhk. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MARKDEFFLHK if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MARKDEFFLHK to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need MARKDEFFLHK.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use MARKDEFFLHK with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEFFLHK against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale before sending.

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