SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE8L872

DEUTDE8L872 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Hettstedt, Germany.

DEUTDE8L872

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDE8L872
8-character codeDEUTDE8L
Branch code872
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityHettstedt
CountryGermany

How 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).
8L Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
872 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

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  • 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 DEUTDE8L872?

DEUTDE8L872 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Hettstedt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use DEUTDE8L instead of DEUTDE8L872?

DEUTDE8L points to the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDE8L872 points to Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DEUTDE8L872 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDE8L872 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEUTDE8L872 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before you confirm.

What do the letters in DEUTDE8L872 mean?

DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 8L is the location code and 872 is the code of the department Deutsche Bank AG.

Has Deutsche Bank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 858 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take in Germany?

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

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