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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF028

PBNKDEFF028 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Alzey, Germany.

PBNKDEFF028

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF028
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code028
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityAlzey
CountryGermany

How 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.
028 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 uses BIC PBNKDEFF028?

PBNKDEFF028 identifies Zv-Collect, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Alzey, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF028 mean?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 028 identifies the branch Zv-Collect.

Do I need PBNKDEFF028 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PBNKDEFF028.

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.

What is the best 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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF028?

PBNKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF028 is Zv-Collect. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PBNKDEFF028 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.