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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF049

PBNKDEFF049 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Brakel, Germany.

PBNKDEFF049

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF049
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code049
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchZv-Collect
CityBrakel
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.
049 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 PBNKDEFF049?

PBNKDEFF049 identifies Zv-Collect, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Brakel, Germany. Only use it if 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF049 stand for?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 049 is the code of the department Zv-Collect.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF049?

PBNKDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF049 points to Zv-Collect. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PBNKDEFF049 if the recipient asks for it.

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

SEPA payments in euros 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.