SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF501

DEUTDEFF501 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Hoechst, Germany.

DEUTDEFF501

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEFF501
8-character codeDEUTDEFF
Branch code501
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityHoechst
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured

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).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
501 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 SWIFT code DEUTDEFF501?

DEUTDEFF501 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Hoechst, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of DEUTDEFF501 mean?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 501 identifies the department Deutsche Bank AG.

Do I need DEUTDEFF501 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DEUTDEFF501.

How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Can I use DEUTDEFF instead of DEUTDEFF501?

DEUTDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEFF501 is Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDEFF501.

Does Deutsche Bank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 858 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

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