SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF513

DEUTDEFF513 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Giessen, Germany.

DEUTDEFF513

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEFF513
8-character codeDEUTDEFF
Branch code513
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityGiessen
CountryGermany

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.
513 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 is behind SWIFT code DEUTDEFF513?

DEUTDEFF513 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Giessen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in DEUTDEFF513 mean?

DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 513 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bank AG.

Can I use DEUTDEFF instead of DEUTDEFF513?

DEUTDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEFF513 points to Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DEUTDEFF513 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDEFF513 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEUTDEFF513 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before sending.

Does Deutsche Bank AG have 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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