SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDE420

DEUTDEDE420 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

DEUTDEDE420

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEDE420
8-character codeDEUTDEDE
Branch code420
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityGelsenkirchen
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).
DE Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
420 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDE420?

DEUTDEDE420 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, part of Deutsche Bank AG in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use DEUTDEDE instead of DEUTDEDE420?

DEUTDEDE is the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEDE420 is Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DEUTDEDE420 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDEDE420 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEUTDEDE420 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before sending.

Has Deutsche Bank AG got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need DEUTDEDE420 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need DEUTDEDE420.

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

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next 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.