SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF013

PBNKDEFF013 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Dillingen, Germany.

PBNKDEFF013

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF013
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code013
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityDillingen
CountryGermany

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.
013 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 is behind SWIFT code PBNKDEFF013?

PBNKDEFF013 identifies Zv-Collect, a branch or department of Deutsche Postbank AG in Dillingen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need PBNKDEFF013 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PBNKDEFF013.

Does Deutsche Postbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take?

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF013 stand for?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 013 is the code of the department Zv-Collect.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF013?

PBNKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF013 points to Zv-Collect. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PBNKDEFF013 if the recipient asks for it.

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