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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFLST

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

MARKDEFFLST

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFLST
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeLST
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.lst
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.
LST 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFLST?

MARKDEFFLST is the SWIFT/BIC code of Internal.proc.lst, 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.

What do the letters in MARKDEFFLST mean?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and LST identifies the branch Internal.proc.lst.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Do I need MARKDEFFLST 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. If you send another currency you do need MARKDEFFLST.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFLST?

MARKDEFF is the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFLST is Internal.proc.lst. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MARKDEFFLST if the recipient asks for it.

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