SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF015
PBNKDEFF015 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Horb Am Neckar, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF015 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 015 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Zv-Collect |
| City | Horb Am Neckar |
| Country | Germany |
How the Deutsche Postbank AG SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 015 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 SWIFT code PBNKDEFF015?
PBNKDEFF015 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Horb Am Neckar, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Deutsche Postbank AG got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of PBNKDEFF015 stand for?
PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 015 identifies the department Zv-Collect.
Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF015?
PBNKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF015 points to Zv-Collect. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBNKDEFF015.
Do I need PBNKDEFF015 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PBNKDEFF015.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.