SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE3B266
DEUTDE3B266 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Melle, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDE3B266 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDE3B |
| Branch code | 266 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Melle |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- 3B Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 266 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 branch is behind BIC DEUTDE3B266?
DEUTDE3B266 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Melle, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter DEUTDE3B266 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DEUTDE3B266 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need DEUTDE3B266 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DEUTDE3B266.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use DEUTDE3B instead of DEUTDE3B266?
DEUTDE3B points to the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDE3B266 is Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DEUTDE3B266 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.