SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDB518
DEUTDEDB518 belongs to Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEDB518 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEDB |
| Branch code | 518 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Hersfeld |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden 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).
- DB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 518 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 code DEUTDEDB518?
DEUTDEDB518 identifies Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG, part of Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DEUTDEDB518 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 DEUTDEDB518.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What does each part of DEUTDEDB518 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG, DE stands for Germany, DB is the code for the city or region and 518 identifies the branch Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG.
Can I use DEUTDEDB instead of DEUTDEDB518?
DEUTDEDB points to the main office of Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG, while DEUTDEDB518 points to Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DEUTDEDB518 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bank Privat-und Geschaeftskunden AG in Germany?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.