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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFSCL

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

MARKDEFFSCL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFSCL
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeSCL
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.sepa-Clearer
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.
SCL 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 BIC MARKDEFFSCL?

MARKDEFFSCL identifies Internal.proc.sepa-Clearer, 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 MARKDEFFSCL?

MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFSCL points to Internal.proc.sepa-Clearer. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MARKDEFFSCL if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need MARKDEFFSCL for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFSCL.

What does each part of MARKDEFFSCL 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 SCL is the code of the branch Internal.proc.sepa-Clearer.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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.