Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT/BIC code

Deutsche Bank AG SWIFT code: DEUTAEAA

DEUTAEAA and DEUTAEAAXXX are two spellings of the same bank identifier, and both point to Deutsche Bank AG in Abu Dhabi. Every bank on the SWIFT network uses BIC codes to direct payments between countries to the right bank. It comes up mainly when dealing with payments that cross a border.

We wrote this page to help anyone who receives money at an account at Deutsche Bank AG and wants to get the details right. A SWIFT code identifies an institution, never a specific account, which is why you always need the account number too.

How up to date is this code?

The details on this page are taken from publicly available data which we refresh regularly. It is possible that a code on this page is out of date, for example after a merger. Figures such as the number of codes come from our own dataset.

Treat our data as a reference, not as the last word: the recipient’s bank details come first. GoldexPay is a comparison service and not part of Deutsche Bank AG. Should you notice a mistake, we appreciate a message via the contact page.

DEUTAEAA or DEUTAEAAXXX – which one to use?

A SWIFT code is built from a few fixed parts: characters one to four identify the bank, characters five and six show the country and the two after that mark the location. The result is DEUTAEAA.

XXX at the end of DEUTAEAAXXX does not stand for a placeholder or a mistake: it indicates the head office of Deutsche Bank AG. Some banking apps ask for 11 characters, in which case you simply add XXX after DEUTAEAA.

Enter the code as one block, in capitals and without separators. A single character can send a payment to a different institution.

Choosing between the 2 SWIFT codes of Deutsche Bank AG

Our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Deutsche Bank AG in 2 cities. Besides the head office code DEUTAEAAXXX, there are codes for regional offices and specialised units.

Usually there is no need to pick a branch: payments addressed to DEUTAEAAXXX reach Deutsche Bank AG correctly. If you have been given a branch code, use it as it is rather than swapping it for the head office code.

Not sure which code applies? Check with the recipient, or look at a recent statement from Deutsche Bank AG. Codes for branches are more prone to change than DEUTAEAAXXX.

Incoming international payments to Deutsche Bank AG

To receive a transfer from abroad into your account at Deutsche Bank AG, the person paying you has to have more than the BIC. That means: your name exactly as it appears on the account, your account number or IBAN, the SWIFT/BIC code DEUTAEAAXXX (or DEUTAEAA) and sometimes your postal address.

Some banks want the address of Deutsche Bank AG; it does no harm to include it. Double-check the details before you share them.

The amount you receive is often less than what was sent. Charges on incoming payments differ per bank. Make clear with the sender who covers the fees, especially for larger amounts.

United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) and conversion costs

The currency in United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). A payment in a foreign currency will be converted into AED before it reaches the account – and the bank that does it picks the rate. Every conversion costs the amount – usually through the rate rather than a fee.

Which bank converts the payment matters: every bank has its own margin. Compare what AED arrives via several providers.

The AED rate fluctuates constantly. If you pay regularly, a slightly better rate add up over a year.

How long does an international transfer to Deutsche Bank AG take?

How fast a transfer arrives at Deutsche Bank AG is determined by several factors: which currency you send, how many intermediary banks are involved, daily processing deadlines and time zones. Bank holidays in the sending or receiving country can add extra days, since banks do not process on those days. Compliance checks on larger or unusual payments may also add a delay.

Many banks use SWIFT gpi for faster and traceable payments. Each gpi transfer gets a unique transaction reference, the UETR that banks can use to trace it. Save your transfer receipt until the money has arrived – you will need it for any trace request.

The bank that sent the money is able to start an official trace. Ask the sender for the payment receipt including the reference – it helps your own bank look for the money.

Is DEUTAEAA still correct? How to check

The most reliable place for the correct BIC remains a document from the bank itself, such as a statement or the account details in online banking. If the code you have differs from DEUTAEAA or DEUTAEAAXXX, stop and ask: check with the recipient or with Deutsche Bank AG directly.

A wrong SWIFT code may lead to delays, a returned payment or additional charges. Do not forget the IBAN: an error there can be more difficult to undo than a wrong BIC.

Many banking apps validate the structure of an IBAN and some suggest the matching BIC, but that does not prove the account belongs to the right person. Some banks now compare the name against the account before you confirm; take any warning seriously. A small test payment can be a sensible step for a large first payment.

Paying someone abroad from your Deutsche Bank AG account

An international bank payment costs more than the listed fee. On top of a fixed fee, banks in between may take a cut, and when currencies are converted the bank often applies a rate below the real market rate.

Many banks do not list the margin on the rate separately. Check the rate you are offered against the mid-market rate, the midpoint between buy and sell rates you see on financial sites. The difference is your real conversion cost.

Money transfer services often use a rate near the mid-market rate and lower fees. On GoldexPay we compare what recipients receive across services. You can still keep your account at Deutsche Bank AG; only the conversion and sending happen elsewhere.

Changed bank details? Be careful

One of the most common tricks goes like this: an email arrives with a request saying that a supplier has a new bank account. That DEUTAEAA is a real code does not mean that the account is legitimate.

Check changed bank details via a different channel like a call to a number from an earlier contract, not by replying to the message. Pressure and requests to keep it quiet are warning signs. When money was sent to the wrong account, call your bank right away.

People receiving money can be targeted as well: one known trick is a buyer who pays too much followed by a request to refund the difference abroad. A screenshot of a transfer proves nothing; only your own account shows what has arrived.