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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFSAH

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

MARKDEFFSAH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFSAH
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeSAH
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchSachsen-Anhalt
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
SAH 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code MARKDEFFSAH?

MARKDEFFSAH identifies Sachsen-Anhalt, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFSAH?

MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFSAH points to Sachsen-Anhalt. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use MARKDEFFSAH if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks 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 do the letters in MARKDEFFSAH stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and SAH identifies the branch Sachsen-Anhalt.

Do I need MARKDEFFSAH to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need MARKDEFFSAH.

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

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

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