SWIFT/BIC code DGZFDEFFLCD
DGZFDEFFLCD belongs to Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DGZFDEFFLCD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DGZFDEFF |
| Branch code | LCD |
| Bank | Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How the Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DGZF 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.
- LCD 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 BIC DGZFDEFFLCD?
DGZFDEFFLCD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt, a branch or department of Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of DGZFDEFFLCD mean?
DGZF is the bank code of Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and LCD is the code of the branch Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt.
Do I need DGZFDEFFLCD to send euros 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 DGZFDEFFLCD.
How long does it take to send money to Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use DGZFDEFFLCD with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check DGZFDEFFLCD against the details from Dekabank Deutsche Girozentrale Frankfurt before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.