SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFPXXX

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

MSFFDEFPXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMSFFDEFPXXX
8-character codeMSFFDEFP
Branch codeXXX
BankMorgan Stanley Bank AG
BranchHead office
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
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 institution is behind BIC MSFFDEFPXXX?

The code MSFFDEFPXXX belongs to the headquarters of Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Morgan Stanley Bank AG.

What do the letters in MSFFDEFPXXX mean?

MSFF is the bank code of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FP is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need MSFFDEFPXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need MSFFDEFPXXX.

Are MSFFDEFP and MSFFDEFPXXX the same code?

Yes, they are. MSFFDEFP is the 8-character version of MSFFDEFPXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main.

What happens if I enter MSFFDEFPXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check MSFFDEFPXXX with the recipient before you confirm.

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