SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFUBA

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

MARKDEFFUBA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFUBA
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeUBA
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchInternal.proc.uba
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
UBA 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/BIC code MARKDEFFUBA?

The code MARKDEFFUBA belongs to Internal.proc.uba, a unit of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter MARKDEFFUBA incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MARKDEFFUBA against the details from Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale before sending.

What does each part of MARKDEFFUBA stand for?

MARK is the bank code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and UBA is the code of the department Internal.proc.uba.

Does Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 59 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale.

Do I need MARKDEFFUBA for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need MARKDEFFUBA.

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