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SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFXXX

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

MARKDEFFXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMARKDEFFXXX
8-character codeMARKDEFF
Branch codeXXX
BankDeutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale
BranchHead office
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.
XXX 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 SWIFT/BIC code MARKDEFFXXX?

MARKDEFFXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale does not need a specific branch.

What do the letters in MARKDEFFXXX stand for?

MARK is the institution code of Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and XXX means the head office.

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

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Are MARKDEFF and MARKDEFFXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. MARKDEFF is the 8-character version of MARKDEFFXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale in Frankfurt Am Main.

Has Deutsche Bundesbank, Zentrale got 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.

Do I need MARKDEFFXXX 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 MARKDEFFXXX.

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