SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFXLMT

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

MSFFDEFXLMT

Code details

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

How the Morgan Stanley Bank AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
LMT 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code MSFFDEFXLMT?

The code MSFFDEFXLMT 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.

Can I use MSFFDEFX instead of MSFFDEFXLMT?

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

Has Morgan Stanley Bank AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 25 SWIFT/BIC codes for Morgan Stanley Bank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Morgan Stanley Bank AG.

What happens if I enter MSFFDEFXLMT incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check MSFFDEFXLMT with the recipient before sending.

Do I need MSFFDEFXLMT 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. For other currencies you do need MSFFDEFXLMT.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

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