Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC code

DEUTINBB – the SWIFT/BIC code of Deutsche Bank AG

The 8-character code DEUTINBB and the full code DEUTINBBXXX refer to the same bank: Deutsche Bank AG. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses these codes to direct international transfers to the correct bank. It comes up mostly when dealing with transfers between countries or a currency.

On this page you can read what the code means, when it matters and which other details a transfer to or from Deutsche Bank AG requires. The SWIFT code alone does not identify a personal account; for that you need the account number or IBAN .

DEUTINBB or DEUTINBBXXX – which one to use?

A BIC is built from a few fixed parts: characters one to four stand for the bank, characters five and six show the country and characters seven and eight indicate the location. Combined, these eight characters make up DEUTINBB.

The long version has a three-character extension for a branch or department. If the last three are XXX, they simply mean the head office, so DEUTINBBXXX and DEUTINBB are interchangeable.

As a rule the code is written in capitals and without spaces. Pasting the code beats retyping it: a typo can point to another bank.

When will the money arrive at Deutsche Bank AG?

There is no fixed delivery time for international payments: some arrive within a day. Weekends and public holidays in the sending or receiving country add a day or more, since banks do not process on those days. Extra checks by one of the banks can also cause a delay, regardless of the details.

A growing number of banks use SWIFT gpi, which lets them follow a payment from bank to bank. Each gpi transfer gets a unique transaction reference, the UETR. Money transfer services usually provide a status online so you can see where the money is.

A missing payment is traced from the sending side. On the receiving end, it helps to check your statements to see a slightly lower amount, since fees may have been deducted.

Getting paid from abroad into a Deutsche Bank AG account

If you expect money from abroad, give the sender all details at once. That means: your name exactly as it appears on the account, your account number or IBAN, the BIC DEUTINBBXXX (or DEUTINBB) and sometimes your postal address.

Some banks also ask for the name and address of Deutsche Bank AG; it does no harm to include it. A typo in your account number is harder to fix than it looks.

Do not be surprised if the incoming amount is smaller than what the sender paid. Charges on incoming payments vary from bank to bank; check the price list of Deutsche Bank AG. For business payments, it is common to agree who bears the costs, so that nobody is left short.

Choosing between the 11 SWIFT codes of Deutsche Bank AG

With 11 codes, Deutsche Bank AG is one of the banks that register individual codes for branches. The head office code is DEUTINBBXXX.

Usually you do not need to look up a branch: payments addressed to DEUTINBBXXX reach Deutsche Bank AG without problems. Branch codes are only needed when the account holder specifically mentions it.

The safest approach is to take the code straight from the account holder’s bank details. Codes can change when banks reorganise.

International transfers from Deutsche Bank AG: the real cost

A bank transfer abroad costs more than the fee suggests. On top of the transfer fee, banks in between may take a cut, and if the money changes currency the bank usually uses a rate that is less favourable than the real market rate.

Most of the cost usually sits in the exchange rate, rather than in the fee: the bank converts using an exchange rate with a margin built in. An easy check: put the bank’s rate next to the mid-market rate and look at the difference.

For a lot of routes, a specialist provider is cheaper than a traditional bank transfer, mainly because of the exchange rate. Before your next transfer, it is worth to compare the total cost via GoldexPay instead of going straight to your bank. Using a transfer service does not mean leaving Deutsche Bank AG.

How up to date is this code?

Our SWIFT/BIC directory draws on public sources. It is possible that information here is out of date, for example after a merger. The figures we show reflect what is in our directory and not on information from Deutsche Bank AG itself.

Treat this page as a starting point, rather than as the last word – the bank details from the recipient are leading. GoldexPay is an independent comparison service for money transfers and not affiliated with Deutsche Bank AG. Found outdated information? Let us know through the contact page so we can correct it.

Is DEUTINBB still correct? How to check

Ask the recipient to send you their account details directly from their online banking. Compare that code with DEUTINBB on this page and ask if anything does not match.

Mistakes in the SWIFT code tend to be costly more than fatal. A mistake in the IBAN or account number can be a bigger problem, because the money may be credited to someone else, so check that just as carefully.

An automatic check in your banking app merely tells you that the IBAN is valid, not that it is the right account. More and more banks compare the name against the account. When you pay someone new, some people send a small amount first before sending the rest.

Paying into Deutsche Bank AG in INR

The national currency in India is the Indian Rupee (INR). A payment in a foreign currency is converted into INR on its way to Deutsche Bank AG, and whoever converts it chooses the rate. You rarely see a separate charge for the conversion – the cost sits in the rate.

Where the conversion happens has an effect on the final amount. In many cases it is cheaper if you send INR straight away through a provider that converts near the mid-market rate rather than letting the receiving bank convert.

Exchange rates move during the day, and some providers let you lock in a rate. For regular payments, a slightly better rate add up over a year.

Protect yourself against fake payment requests

Criminals regularly send payment requests containing new bank details sent from what looks like a familiar address. The fact that DEUTINBB exists is no guarantee that a request mentioning it is legitimate – fraudsters use real bank codes as well.

Always confirm changed bank details by phone, using a number you already had. Be suspicious of urgent requests, unusual wording or an email address that differs by one letter. Already paid? Contact your bank straight away and have them try to recall the payment and report the fraud.

People receiving money can be targeted as well: a classic trick is a buyer who pays too much followed by a request to send back the difference to another account. Wait until the money is actually in your account.