SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFFCLS

DEUTDEFFCLS belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DEUTDEFFCLS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEFFCLS
8-character codeDEUTDEFF
Branch codeCLS
BankDeutsche Bank AG
BranchCls-Banking
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way 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.
CLS 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 DEUTDEFFCLS?

DEUTDEFFCLS identifies Cls-Banking, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, 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 DEUTDEFFCLS?

DEUTDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEFFCLS is Cls-Banking. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DEUTDEFFCLS if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use DEUTDEFFCLS with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DEUTDEFFCLS with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of DEUTDEFFCLS mean?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and CLS is the code of the department Cls-Banking.

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

Banks often add several percent 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.

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