SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEHH216

DEUTDEHH216 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Westerland (Sylt), Germany.

DEUTDEHH216

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDEHH216
8-character codeDEUTDEHH
Branch code216
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityWesterland (Sylt)
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).
HH Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
216 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEHH216?

DEUTDEHH216 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bank AG, a branch or department of Deutsche Bank AG in Westerland (Sylt), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in DEUTDEHH216 stand for?

DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, HH is the location code and 216 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bank AG.

Do I need DEUTDEHH216 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need DEUTDEHH216.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA 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 DEUTDEHH216 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check DEUTDEHH216 with the recipient before sending.

Can I use DEUTDEHH instead of DEUTDEHH216?

DEUTDEHH is the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDEHH216 is Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDEHH216.

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