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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF016

PBNKDEFF016 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Bruchsal, Germany.

PBNKDEFF016

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF016
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code016
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityBruchsal
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.
016 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 uses BIC PBNKDEFF016?

PBNKDEFF016 identifies Zv-Collect, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Bruchsal, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PBNKDEFF016 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need PBNKDEFF016.

Does Deutsche Postbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Postbank AG.

What does each part of PBNKDEFF016 stand for?

PBNK is the bank code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 016 is the code of the branch Zv-Collect.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF016?

PBNKDEFF is the head office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF016 is Zv-Collect. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PBNKDEFF016 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.