SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE8E822

DEUTDE8E822 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Sondershausen, Germany.

DEUTDE8E822

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDE8E822
8-character codeDEUTDE8E
Branch code822
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CitySondershausen
CountryGermany

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).
8E Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
822 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 BIC DEUTDE8E822?

DEUTDE8E822 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Sondershausen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDE8E822 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEUTDE8E822 with the recipient before you confirm.

What do the letters in DEUTDE8E822 stand for?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 8E is the location code and 822 identifies the department Deutsche Bank AG.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

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

Do I need DEUTDE8E822 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need DEUTDE8E822.

Can I use DEUTDE8E instead of DEUTDE8E822?

DEUTDE8E points to the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDE8E822 points to Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDE8E822.

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