SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF024

PBNKDEFF024 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Bruehl, Germany.

PBNKDEFF024

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF024
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code024
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityBruehl
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.
024 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 PBNKDEFF024?

PBNKDEFF024 identifies Zv-Collect, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Bruehl, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Do I need PBNKDEFF024 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PBNKDEFF024.

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

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

What happens if I use PBNKDEFF024 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBNKDEFF024 against the details from Deutsche Postbank AG before sending.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF024 stand for?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 024 identifies the department Zv-Collect.

Does Deutsche Postbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.