SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFSNB

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

MARKDEFFSNB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFSNB
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeSNB
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.snb
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.
SNB 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFSNB?

MARKDEFFSNB identifies Internal.proc.snb, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in MARKDEFFSNB mean?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and SNB is the code of the branch Internal.proc.snb.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MARKDEFFSNB to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFSNB.

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

Yes – we list 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

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