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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF360

PBNKDEFF360 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Essen, Germany.

PBNKDEFF360

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF360
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code360
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchEssen Branch
CityEssen
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.
360 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 is behind SWIFT code PBNKDEFF360?

PBNKDEFF360 identifies Essen Branch, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Essen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Deutsche Postbank AG have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 55 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need PBNKDEFF360 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need PBNKDEFF360.

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

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

What does each part of PBNKDEFF360 stand for?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 360 identifies the branch Essen Branch.

What happens if I use PBNKDEFF360 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PBNKDEFF360 with the recipient before sending.

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