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SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF545

PBNKDEFF545 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

PBNKDEFF545

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePBNKDEFF545
8-character codePBNKDEFF
Branch code545
BankDeutsche Postbank AG
BranchLudwigshafen Branch
CityLudwigshafen
CountryGermany

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.
545 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 PBNKDEFF545?

The code PBNKDEFF545 belongs to Ludwigshafen Branch, part of Deutsche Postbank AG in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

Do I need PBNKDEFF545 to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need PBNKDEFF545.

What do the letters in PBNKDEFF545 stand for?

PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 545 is the code of the department Ludwigshafen Branch.

What happens if I enter PBNKDEFF545 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBNKDEFF545 with the recipient before you confirm.

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. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.

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