SWIFT / BIC Code
MARKDEFF
SEPA MemberDeutsche Bundesbank
MARKDEFF is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Deutsche Bundesbank, registered in Frankfurt am Main. Its bank code (BLZ) is 50400000, the code an IBAN at Deutsche Bundesbank carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
MARK: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
FF: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Deutsche Bundesbank's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Deutsche Bundesbank?
MARKDEFF. Written with the head-office branch code it is MARKDEFFXXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does MARKDEFF mean?
"MARK" identifies Deutsche Bundesbank, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "FF" is the location code.
What is Deutsche Bundesbank's bank code (BLZ)?
50400000. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Deutsche Bundesbank IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 50400000 for Deutsche Bundesbank) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Deutsche Bundesbank?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Deutsche Bundesbank in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 25 November 2019, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Deutsche Bundesbank confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 9 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Deutsche Bundesbank's registered office?
Wilhelm-Epstein-Straße 14, 60431 Frankfurt am Main, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists 14, Wilhelm Epstein Strasse, Frankfurt am Main as its address.