SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDESM540
DEUTDESM540 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDESM540 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDESM |
| Branch code | 540 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kaiserslautern |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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).
- SM 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDESM540?
DEUTDESM540 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use DEUTDESM540 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DEUTDESM540 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need DEUTDESM540 to send euros 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. For other currencies you still need DEUTDESM540.
Can I use DEUTDESM instead of DEUTDESM540?
DEUTDESM is the head office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDESM540 points to Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use DEUTDESM540 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in DEUTDESM540 mean?
DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, SM is the location code and 540 is the code of the branch Deutsche Bank AG.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.