SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFF600
PBNKDEFF600 belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Stuttgart, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFF600 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | 600 |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Stuttgart Branch |
| City | Stuttgart |
| 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.
- 600 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 is behind SWIFT code PBNKDEFF600?
PBNKDEFF600 identifies Stuttgart Branch, a branch or department of Deutsche Postbank AG in Stuttgart, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need PBNKDEFF600 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need PBNKDEFF600.
How long does a transfer to Deutsche Postbank AG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Does Deutsche Postbank AG have more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Deutsche Postbank AG.
Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFF600?
PBNKDEFF points to the head office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFF600 points to Stuttgart Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PBNKDEFF600 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.