SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF509
DEUTDEFF509 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Bensheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEFF509 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEFF |
| Branch code | 509 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bensheim |
| 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).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 509 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF509?
The code DEUTDEFF509 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Bensheim, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use DEUTDEFF509 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DEUTDEFF509 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before sending.
What do the letters in DEUTDEFF509 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 509 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bank AG.
Do I need DEUTDEFF509 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need DEUTDEFF509.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.