SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDW446
DEUTDEDW446 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Altena, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEDW446 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEDW |
| Branch code | 446 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Altena |
| Country | Germany |
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).
- DW Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 446 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 uses BIC DEUTDEDW446?
DEUTDEDW446 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, part of Deutsche Bank AG in Altena, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
Can I use DEUTDEDW instead of DEUTDEDW446?
DEUTDEDW points to the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEDW446 is Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDEDW446.
Do I need DEUTDEDW446 to send euros 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 DEUTDEDW446.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in DEUTDEDW446 mean?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, DW is the code for the city or region and 446 is the code of the department Deutsche Bank AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.