SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF540

DEUTDEFF540 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Hofheim, Germany.

DEUTDEFF540

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEFF540
8-character codeDEUTDEFF
Branch code540
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityHofheim
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.
540 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFF540?

The code DEUTDEFF540 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Hofheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Deutsche Bank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 858 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Bank AG.

Can I use DEUTDEFF instead of DEUTDEFF540?

DEUTDEFF is the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEFF540 points to Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use DEUTDEFF540 if the recipient asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of DEUTDEFF540 mean?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 540 identifies the branch Deutsche Bank AG.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

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