SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFP220
MSFFDEFP220 belongs to Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MSFFDEFP220 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MSFFDEFP |
| Branch code | 220 |
| Bank | Morgan Stanley Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Morgan Stanley Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MSFF Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 220 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFP220?
The code MSFFDEFP220 belongs to Morgan Stanley Bank AG, a unit of Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of MSFFDEFP220 mean?
MSFF is the institution code of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, FP is the location code and 220 identifies the department Morgan Stanley Bank AG.
Do I need MSFFDEFP220 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need MSFFDEFP220.
How long does a transfer to Morgan Stanley Bank AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use MSFFDEFP instead of MSFFDEFP220?
MSFFDEFP is the head office of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, while MSFFDEFP220 points to Morgan Stanley Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention MSFFDEFP220.
What is the best way to send money to Morgan Stanley Bank AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.