SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF027

PBNKDEFF027 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Pinneberg, Germany.

PBNKDEFF027

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF027
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code027
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityPinneberg
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.
027 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 PBNKDEFF027?

PBNKDEFF027 identifies Zv-Collect, a branch or department of Deutsche Postbank AG in Pinneberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use PBNKDEFF027 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PBNKDEFF027 against the details from Deutsche Postbank AG before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Postbank AG.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF027 stand for?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 027 is the code of the department Zv-Collect.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments 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.