SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFOBS

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

MARKDEFFOBS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFOBS
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeOBS
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.coll.mgmt
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.
OBS 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 MARKDEFFOBS?

MARKDEFFOBS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Internal.proc.coll.mgmt, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MARKDEFFOBS for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFOBS.

What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFOBS?

MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFOBS is Internal.proc.coll.mgmt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MARKDEFFOBS.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

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