SWIFT/BIC code PBNKDEFFETR
PBNKDEFFETR belongs to Deutsche Postbank AG in Koeln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PBNKDEFFETR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PBNKDEFF |
| Branch code | ETR |
| Bank | Deutsche Postbank AG |
| Branch | Direct Brokerage Department |
| City | Koeln |
| Country | Germany |
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.
- ETR 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 BIC PBNKDEFFETR?
PBNKDEFFETR identifies Direct Brokerage Department, a branch or department of Deutsche Postbank AG in Koeln, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of PBNKDEFFETR mean?
PBNK is the institution code of Deutsche Postbank AG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and ETR is the code of the branch Direct Brokerage Department.
Has Deutsche Postbank AG got 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.
What happens if I use PBNKDEFFETR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PBNKDEFFETR with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use PBNKDEFF instead of PBNKDEFFETR?
PBNKDEFF points to the main office of Deutsche Postbank AG, while PBNKDEFFETR points to Direct Brokerage Department. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PBNKDEFFETR.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Deutsche Postbank AG in Germany?
Banks often add several percent 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.