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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF038

PBNKDEFF038 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Aichach, Germany.

PBNKDEFF038

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF038
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code038
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityAichach
CountryGermany

The way the Deutsche Postbank AG SWIFT/BIC works

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.
038 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 SWIFT code PBNKDEFF038?

PBNKDEFF038 identifies Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Aichach, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF038?

PBNKDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF038 is Zv-Collect. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBNKDEFF038.

How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PBNKDEFF038 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need PBNKDEFF038.

What happens if I enter PBNKDEFF038 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PBNKDEFF038 against the details from Deutsche Postbank AG before sending.

Has Deutsche Postbank AG got more 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.

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