Deutsche Bank A.G. SWIFT/BIC code

SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bank A.G.

The 8-character code DEUTBEBE and the 11-character code DEUTBEBEXXX identify one and the same institution: Deutsche Bank A.G., with its head office in Brussels. A SWIFT code tells the banks handling a payment exactly which bank should receive the money, much like a postcode for banks. In daily life you mostly come across it on invoices from abroad, in your banking app and in the bank details that Deutsche Bank A.G. provides.

This page is meant to help people who sends money to an account at Deutsche Bank A.G.. The BIC names an institution, not a single account; the IBAN or account number does that.

Paying into Deutsche Bank A.G. in EUR

The currency in Belgium is the Euro (EUR). When you pay another currency it has to be converted at some point – by your bank, by Deutsche Bank A.G. or by a bank in between. Every conversion eats into the amount, even when no fee is shown.

Who does the conversion affects how much arrives, as rates and margins differ per bank. Check what EUR arrives with different services before choosing one.

The rate for EUR fluctuates constantly, so the amount you see is usually only valid for a short time. On larger amounts, a small gap in the rate adds up quickly.

Tracking a transfer to or from Deutsche Bank A.G.

How quickly a payment arrives at Deutsche Bank A.G. depends on a few things: which currency you send, how many intermediary banks are involved, daily processing deadlines and differences in time zone. Weekends and public holidays in the sending or receiving country add a day or more. Occasionally a bank wants to know what the payment is for.

A growing number of banks use SWIFT gpi. Each payment carries a unique transaction reference, the UETR, which your bank can use to see where the money is. Specialist transfer services often show tracking in their app showing how far the payment has got.

A missing payment is investigated by the sending bank, using the payment confirmation. Ask the sender for the payment receipt including the reference; that often settles the question quickly.

Choosing between the 3 SWIFT codes of Deutsche Bank A.G.

Having 3 codes in 2 locations, Deutsche Bank A.G. is one of the banks that register individual codes for branches. The main code is DEUTBEBEXXX.

Usually there is no need to pick a branch: transfers sent to DEUTBEBEXXX are routed within Deutsche Bank A.G. without problems. A branch code only makes sense if the recipient’s bank specifically asks for it, which is more common for corporate accounts and trade services.

The safest route is to copy the code directly from the account holder’s statement. Codes for branches are more likely to be retired than DEUTBEBEXXX when a bank merges or closes offices.

International transfers from Deutsche Bank A.G.: the real cost

The price of an international transfer is made up of more than one component, and the transfer fee is only the most visible one. You pay the fee for the transfer itself, sometimes fees charged by intermediary banks along the way and, above all, the margin on the exchange rate if the currency changes.

Banks do not show the margin on the rate separately. Compare the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites; the gap is what conversion costs you.

Specialist money transfer services often use rates closer to the mid-market rate and lower fees. Before your next transfer, take a minute to compare what arrives on GoldexPay. Choosing a specialist does not mean leaving Deutsche Bank A.G..

Where our SWIFT data comes from

The codes on this page are taken from public sources which we refresh regularly. It is possible that information on this page is out of date. The number of codes on this page are based on what is in our directory and not on information from Deutsche Bank A.G. itself.

Treat this page as a starting point, not as the final word – the bank details from the recipient are leading. GoldexPay is a comparison site for money transfers and not affiliated with Deutsche Bank A.G.. Found outdated information? Tell us through the contact page so we can correct it.

8 or 11 characters: DEUTBEBE versus DEUTBEBEXXX

A BIC is made up of fixed blocks: the first four letters identify the bank, characters five and six give the country and the two after that mark the location. That gives you DEUTBEBE for Deutsche Bank A.G..

The 11-character version has a three-character extension that identify a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, they simply mean the head office.

Type the code in one piece, in capitals and without spaces, exactly as shown here. Look out for O versus 0 or I versus 1.

Scams that use SWIFT codes

Stay wary if someone unexpectedly wants you to send money to a different account abroad. A valid SWIFT code says nothing about whether the request is genuine: scammers use real codes of real banks.

Do not trust contact details in the same message that contains the new account. Be suspicious of time pressure, odd spelling or a sender address that is slightly off. When a payment was sent to a fraudster, contact your bank immediately – speed improves the chance of getting it back.

Fraud also target the receiver: someone claims to have sent more than agreed and wants you to refund the difference via a different route. A screenshot of a transfer proves nothing – check your own account.

What to give a sender who pays you at Deutsche Bank A.G.

Someone abroad who wants to pay you needs a few details about your account, and missing ones are a common cause of delays. That means: your name as registered with Deutsche Bank A.G., your IBAN or account number, the SWIFT/BIC code DEUTBEBEXXX (or DEUTBEBE) and, often, your postal address.

Certain banks want the name and address of Deutsche Bank A.G. in Brussels, so keep it at hand. Double-check each detail before you share them, because the sender’s bank usually copies them as is.

An incoming payment does not always land for the full amount. Charges on incoming payments vary from bank to bank – the price list of Deutsche Bank A.G. tells you what applies. Agree with the sender who pays which costs before the money is sent.

Paying Deutsche Bank A.G. in euros within SEPA

Belgium is part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). When you send euros from another SEPA country, the IBAN is usually enough and the BIC is often filled in automatically.

You will still need DEUTBEBEXXX for payments in other currencies or transfers from countries outside SEPA. A few forms also show a field for the BIC; if so, fill in DEUTBEBE.

Euro payments within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Fees for SEPA transfers tend to be low as long as everything stays in euros.

Verifying the SWIFT code of Deutsche Bank A.G.

Ask the recipient to copy their account details straight from their online banking. Compare that code against DEUTBEBE here and ask if anything does not match.

Mistakes in the BIC tend to be annoying more than disastrous: often the payment comes back, minus fees. Do not forget the IBAN: an error there can be harder to correct than a wrong code.

A validity check in your banking app only tells you that the code is valid, not that it is the right account. Where available, a name check before sending gives extra certainty. A small test payment is a sensible step for a large first payment, even if it costs an extra fee.