SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE8C894
DEUTDE8C894 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Meissen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDE8C894 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDE8C |
| Branch code | 894 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Meissen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC works
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).
- 8C Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 894 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 SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE8C894?
DEUTDE8C894 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Meissen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of DEUTDE8C894 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, 8C is the code for the city or region and 894 identifies the branch Deutsche Bank AG.
Do I need DEUTDE8C894 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DEUTDE8C894.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter DEUTDE8C894 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEUTDE8C894 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.