SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDE421
DEUTDEDE421 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Recklinghausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEDE421 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEDE |
| Branch code | 421 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Recklinghausen |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 421 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 bank is behind BIC DEUTDEDE421?
The code DEUTDEDE421 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Recklinghausen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use DEUTDEDE421 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DEUTDEDE421 with the recipient before you confirm.
What does each part of DEUTDEDE421 mean?
DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, DE is the location code and 421 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bank AG.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need DEUTDEDE421 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 DEUTDEDE421.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.