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SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFX220

MSFFDEFX220 belongs to Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

MSFFDEFX220

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeMSFFDEFX220
8-character codeMSFFDEFX
Branch code220
BankMorgan Stanley Bank AG
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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).
FX 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

What bank uses SWIFT code MSFFDEFX220?

MSFFDEFX220 identifies 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.

Do I need MSFFDEFX220 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need MSFFDEFX220.

How long does a transfer to Morgan Stanley Bank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of MSFFDEFX220 mean?

MSFF is the institution code of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, FX is the location code and 220 identifies the branch Morgan Stanley Bank AG.

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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use MSFFDEFX instead of MSFFDEFX220?

MSFFDEFX is the head office of Morgan Stanley Bank AG, while MSFFDEFX220 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 MSFFDEFX220.

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