SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDKXXX

DEUTDEDKXXX belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Koeln, Germany.

DEUTDEDKXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEDKXXX
8-character codeDEUTDEDK
Branch codeXXX
BankDeutsche Bank AG
BranchHead office
CityKoeln
CountryGermany

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).
DK Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
XXX 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 institution uses BIC DEUTDEDKXXX?

The code DEUTDEDKXXX belongs to the head office of Deutsche Bank AG in Koeln, Germany. Use it when a payment to Deutsche Bank AG does not need a specific branch.

What does each part of DEUTDEDKXXX stand for?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, DK is the location code and XXX marks the main office.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take 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 DEUTDEDKXXX to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DEUTDEDKXXX.

Are DEUTDEDK and DEUTDEDKXXX the same SWIFT code?

Yes. DEUTDEDK is the short version of DEUTDEDKXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both routes your payment to Deutsche Bank AG in Koeln.

What happens if I enter DEUTDEDKXXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DEUTDEDKXXX against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.