SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF014
PBNKDEFF014 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Voelklingen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF014 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 014 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Zv-Collect |
| City | Voelklingen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Postbank AG SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 014 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 PBNKDEFF014?
The code PBNKDEFF014 belongs to Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Voelklingen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need PBNKDEFF014 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need PBNKDEFF014.
Does Deutsche Postbank AG have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Postbank AG.
Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF014?
PBNKDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF014 points to Zv-Collect. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBNKDEFF014.
What does each part of PBNKDEFF014 mean?
PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 014 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.