SWIFT/BIC code DEBKDE51XXX

DEBKDE51XXX belongs to Debeka Bausparkasse AG in Koblenz, Germany.

DEBKDE51XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEBKDE51XXX
8-character codeDEBKDE51
Branch codeXXX
BankDebeka Bausparkasse AG
BranchHead office
CityKoblenz
CountryGermany

How the Debeka Bausparkasse AG SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DEBK Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
51 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

What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code DEBKDE51XXX?

DEBKDE51XXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Debeka Bausparkasse AG in Koblenz, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Debeka Bausparkasse AG.

Do I need DEBKDE51XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DEBKDE51XXX.

How long does a transfer to Debeka Bausparkasse AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Are DEBKDE51 and DEBKDE51XXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes, they are. DEBKDE51 is the short version of DEBKDE51XXX. XXX simply means head office, so either version will reach Debeka Bausparkasse AG in Koblenz.

What happens if I use DEBKDE51XXX with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DEBKDE51XXX against the details from Debeka Bausparkasse AG before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Debeka Bausparkasse AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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