SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEBB188
DEUTDEBB188 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Luckenwalde, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEBB188 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEBB |
| Branch code | 188 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Luckenwalde |
| 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.
- 188 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 DEUTDEBB188?
The code DEUTDEBB188 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Luckenwalde, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use DEUTDEBB188 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DEUTDEBB188 with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in DEUTDEBB188 mean?
DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, BB is the code for the city or region and 188 is the code of the department Deutsche Bank AG.
Can I use DEUTDEBB instead of DEUTDEBB188?
DEUTDEBB points to the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEBB188 points to Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDEBB188.
Do I need DEUTDEBB188 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. For other currencies you do need DEUTDEBB188.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. 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.