SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFPBAG

MSFFDEFPBAG belongs to Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

MSFFDEFPBAG

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMSFFDEFPBAG
8-character codeMSFFDEFP
Branch codeBAG
BankMorgan Stanley Bank AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How the Morgan Stanley Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
BAG 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 MSFFDEFPBAG?

MSFFDEFPBAG is the SWIFT/BIC code of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, part of Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Morgan Stanley Bank AG?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need MSFFDEFPBAG for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need MSFFDEFPBAG.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Morgan Stanley Bank AG?

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

What happens if I use MSFFDEFPBAG incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check MSFFDEFPBAG against the details from Morgan Stanley Bank AG before you confirm.

What does each part of MSFFDEFPBAG stand for?

MSFF is the institution code of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, FP is the location code and BAG identifies the department Morgan Stanley Bank AG.

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