SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF100
PBNKDEFF100 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Berlin, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Berlin Branch |
| City | Berlin |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- 100 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF100?
The code PBNKDEFF100 belongs to Berlin Branch, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Berlin, 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF100?
PBNKDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF100 is Berlin Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBNKDEFF100.
What do the letters in PBNKDEFF100 stand for?
PBNK is the bank code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 100 identifies the branch Berlin Branch.
What happens if I use PBNKDEFF100 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBNKDEFF100 with the recipient before sending.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.