SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF380
PBNKDEFF380 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Bonn, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF380 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 380 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Bonn,treasury |
| City | Bonn |
| 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.
- 380 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 SWIFT code PBNKDEFF380?
The code PBNKDEFF380 belongs to Bonn,treasury, a unit of Deutsche Postbank AG in Bonn, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PBNKDEFF380 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PBNKDEFF380.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the best 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of PBNKDEFF380 stand for?
PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and 380 is the code of the branch Bonn,treasury.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.