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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF031

PBNKDEFF031 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Bretten, Germany.

PBNKDEFF031

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF031
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code031
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityBretten
CountryGermany

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.
031 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 is behind SWIFT code PBNKDEFF031?

PBNKDEFF031 identifies Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Bretten, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Deutsche Postbank AG got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What does each part of PBNKDEFF031 mean?

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 031 identifies the branch Zv-Collect.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF031?

PBNKDEFF is the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF031 is Zv-Collect. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBNKDEFF031.

Do I need PBNKDEFF031 for a euro transfer 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 PBNKDEFF031.

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 2–4 business days.

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