SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEBB159
DEUTDEBB159 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Wolgast, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEBB159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEBB |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wolgast |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 159 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 DEUTDEBB159?
DEUTDEBB159 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bank AG, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Wolgast, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use DEUTDEBB instead of DEUTDEBB159?
DEUTDEBB is the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEBB159 is Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DEUTDEBB159 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in DEUTDEBB159 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, BB is the location code and 159 identifies the branch Deutsche Bank AG.
Has Deutsche Bank AG got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 858 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bank AG.
What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG in Germany?
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.
Do I need DEUTDEBB159 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 DEUTDEBB159.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.