SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFPMS8
MSFFDEFPMS8 belongs to Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MSFFDEFPMS8 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MSFFDEFP |
| Branch code | MS8 |
| 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.
- MS8 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 code MSFFDEFPMS8?
The code MSFFDEFPMS8 belongs to Morgan Stanley Bank AG, a branch or department 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.
Does Morgan Stanley Bank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use MSFFDEFPMS8 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check MSFFDEFPMS8 against the details from Morgan Stanley Bank AG before sending.
Can I use MSFFDEFP instead of MSFFDEFPMS8?
MSFFDEFP is the main office of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, while MSFFDEFPMS8 is Morgan Stanley Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use MSFFDEFPMS8 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need MSFFDEFPMS8 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need MSFFDEFPMS8.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.