SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDESS609

DEUTDESS609 belongs to Deutsche Bank AG in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany.

DEUTDESS609

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDEUTDESS609
8-character codeDEUTDESS
Branch code609
BankDeutsche Bank AG
Branch—
CityLeinfelden-Echterdingen
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).
SS Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
609 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 uses BIC DEUTDESS609?

DEUTDESS609 identifies Deutsche Bank AG, part of Deutsche Bank AG in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need DEUTDESS609 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need DEUTDESS609.

Does Deutsche Bank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 858 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use DEUTDESS instead of DEUTDESS609?

DEUTDESS is the main office of Deutsche Bank AG, while DEUTDESS609 points to Deutsche Bank AG. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DEUTDESS609.

What does each part of DEUTDESS609 stand for?

DEUT is the bank code of Deutsche Bank AG, DE stands for Germany, SS is the location code and 609 is the code of the department Deutsche Bank AG.

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