SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF018
PBNKDEFF018 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Wedel (Holstein), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF018 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 018 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Zv-Collect |
| City | Wedel (Holstein) |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- 018 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 SWIFT code PBNKDEFF018?
PBNKDEFF018 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Wedel (Holstein), Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use PBNKDEFF018 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBNKDEFF018 with the recipient before you confirm.
What do the letters in PBNKDEFF018 stand for?
PBNK is the bank code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 018 identifies the branch Zv-Collect.
Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF018?
PBNKDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF018 points to Zv-Collect. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PBNKDEFF018 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Has Deutsche Postbank AG got 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.