SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF011
PBNKDEFF011 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in St. Ingbert, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF011 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 011 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Zv-Collect |
| City | St. Ingbert |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Postbank AG SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PBNK 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.
- 011 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 uses BIC PBNKDEFF011?
PBNKDEFF011 identifies Zv-Collect, a branch or department of Deutsche Postbank AG in St. Ingbert, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need PBNKDEFF011 for a euro transfer 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. If you send another currency you still need PBNKDEFF011.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Deutsche Postbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use PBNKDEFF011 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PBNKDEFF011 against the details from Deutsche Postbank AG before sending.
What do the letters in PBNKDEFF011 mean?
PBNK is the bank code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 011 is the code of the branch Zv-Collect.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.