SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFSEK

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

MARKDEFFSEK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFSEK
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeSEK
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.sek
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
SEK 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 uses SWIFT code MARKDEFFSEK?

MARKDEFFSEK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Internal.proc.sek, part of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in MARKDEFFSEK stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and SEK is the code of the branch Internal.proc.sek.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale have 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.

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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MARKDEFFSEK to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need MARKDEFFSEK.

What happens if I enter MARKDEFFSEK incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEFFSEK 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.