SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEFFT54

DEUTDEFFT54 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

DEUTDEFFT54

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEFFT54
8-character codeDEUTDEFF
Branch codeT54
BankDeutsche Bank AG
BranchInvestment Services
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

How 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.
T54 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/BIC code DEUTDEFFT54?

DEUTDEFFT54 identifies Investment Services, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need DEUTDEFFT54 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DEUTDEFFT54.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use DEUTDEFF instead of DEUTDEFFT54?

DEUTDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEFFT54 is Investment Services. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDEFFT54.

What do the letters in DEUTDEFFT54 mean?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and T54 identifies the department Investment Services.

What happens if I use DEUTDEFFT54 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DEUTDEFFT54 against the details from Deutsche Bank AG before you confirm.

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