SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF017
PBNKDEFF017 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Stahnsdorf, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF017 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 017 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Zv-Collect |
| City | Stahnsdorf |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 017 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
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF017?
The code PBNKDEFF017 belongs to Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Stahnsdorf, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Does Deutsche Postbank AG have other 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 happens if I use PBNKDEFF017 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBNKDEFF017 with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need PBNKDEFF017 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need PBNKDEFF017.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.