SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDW388
DEUTDEDW388 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Engelskirchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEDW388 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEDW |
| Branch code | 388 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Engelskirchen |
| 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).
- DW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 388 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/BIC code DEUTDEDW388?
DEUTDEDW388 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Engelskirchen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of DEUTDEDW388 mean?
DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, DW is the location code and 388 is the code of the department Deutsche Bank AG.
Do I need DEUTDEDW388 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need DEUTDEDW388.
Can I use DEUTDEDW instead of DEUTDEDW388?
DEUTDEDW points to the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEDW388 is Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use DEUTDEDW388 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I use DEUTDEDW388 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DEUTDEDW388 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.