SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE8M821

DEUTDE8M821 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Stassfurt, Germany.

DEUTDE8M821

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDE8M821
8-character codeDEUTDE8M
Branch code821
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityStassfurt
CountryGermany

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).
8M Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
821 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 SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDE8M821?

DEUTDE8M821 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, part of Deutsche Bank AG in Stassfurt, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDE8M821 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check DEUTDE8M821 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before you confirm.

Do I need DEUTDE8M821 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DEUTDE8M821.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What does each part of DEUTDE8M821 stand for?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 8M is the location code and 821 identifies the branch Deutsche Bank AG.

Can I use DEUTDE8M instead of DEUTDE8M821?

DEUTDE8M is the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDE8M821 is Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDE8M821.

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