SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDESM552
DEUTDESM552 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Bad Duerkheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DEUTDESM552 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DEUTDESM |
| Branch code | 552 |
| Bank | Deutsche Bank AG |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Duerkheim |
| Country | Germany |
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).
- SM Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 552 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 code DEUTDESM552?
DEUTDESM552 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bank AG, a unit of Deutsche Bank AG in Bad Duerkheim, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use DEUTDESM instead of DEUTDESM552?
DEUTDESM is the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDESM552 points to Deutsche Bank AG. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDESM552.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Bank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of DEUTDESM552 stand for?
DEUT is the institution code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, SM is the code for the city or region and 552 is the code of the department Deutsche Bank AG.
Do I need DEUTDESM552 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DEUTDESM552.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers 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.