SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF047
PBNKDEFF047 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Pulheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF047 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 047 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Zv-Collect |
| City | Pulheim |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 047 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
What bank is behind BIC PBNKDEFF047?
PBNKDEFF047 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Zv-Collect, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Pulheim, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PBNKDEFF047 mean?
PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 047 identifies the branch Zv-Collect.
What happens if I enter PBNKDEFF047 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check PBNKDEFF047 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need PBNKDEFF047 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need PBNKDEFF047.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.