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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF201

PBNKDEFF201 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Hamburg, Germany.

PBNKDEFF201

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF201
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code201
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchHamburg Savings
CityHamburg
CountryGermany

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.
201 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/BIC code PBNKDEFF201?

PBNKDEFF201 identifies Hamburg Savings, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Hamburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use PBNKDEFF201 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PBNKDEFF201 against the details from Deutsche Postbank AG before sending.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF201 stand for?

PBNK is the bank code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 201 identifies the department Hamburg Savings.

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

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need PBNKDEFF201 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PBNKDEFF201.

Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF201?

PBNKDEFF is the head office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF201 points to Hamburg Savings. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PBNKDEFF201 if the recipient asks for it.

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