SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE2H279

DEUTDE2H279 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Bad Sachsa, Germany.

DEUTDE2H279

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDE2H279
8-character codeDEUTDE2H
Branch code279
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityBad Sachsa
CountryGermany

How the Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up

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

DEUT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
2H Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
279 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE2H279?

The code DEUTDE2H279 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Bad Sachsa, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDE2H279 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DEUTDE2H279 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before sending.

Can I use DEUTDE2H instead of DEUTDE2H279?

DEUTDE2H is the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDE2H279 points to Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DEUTDE2H279 if the recipient asks for it.

Do I need DEUTDE2H279 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DEUTDE2H279.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

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

What does each part of DEUTDE2H279 stand for?

DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 2H is the location code and 279 identifies the branch Deutsche Bank AG.

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