SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFUSD
MARKDEFFUSD belongs to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MARKDEFFUSD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MARKDEFF |
| Branch code | USD |
| Bank | Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale |
| Branch | Usd Fw |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- USD 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 uses BIC MARKDEFFUSD?
The code MARKDEFFUSD belongs to Usd Fw, a branch or department of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need MARKDEFFUSD for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need MARKDEFFUSD.
What does each part of MARKDEFFUSD stand for?
MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and USD is the code of the department Usd Fw.
Can I use MARKDEFF instead of MARKDEFFUSD?
MARKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, while MARKDEFFUSD is Usd Fw. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use MARKDEFFUSD if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use MARKDEFFUSD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MARKDEFFUSD with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.