SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF534
DEUTDEFF534 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Lauterbach (Hessen), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDEFF534 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDEFF |
| Branch code | 534 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Lauterbach (Hessen) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 534 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 is behind BIC DEUTDEFF534?
The code DEUTDEFF534 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Lauterbach (Hessen), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use DEUTDEFF instead of DEUTDEFF534?
DEUTDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEFF534 points to Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DEUTDEFF534 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of DEUTDEFF534 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 534 identifies the department Deutsche Bank AG.
Do I need DEUTDEFF534 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need DEUTDEFF534.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Bank AG in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What happens if I enter DEUTDEFF534 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check DEUTDEFF534 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.