SWIFT codes in Germany

In order to make international payments to Germany you have to know the bank´s SWIFT / BIC code.

What do Germany SWIFT codes look like?

The SWIFT code consists of 8 to 11 characters (letters and digits) and for Germany the SWIFT code has the following format:

  • First 4 characters (only letters) - bank code. A shortened version of the bank´s name.
  • Next 2 characters (only letters) - Germany´s ISO code.
  • Next 2 characters (letters and digits) - location code.
  • Last 3 characters (letters and digits) – bank branch (optional).

SWIFT codes of the most important banks in Germany

Find below an extensive A to Z list of the SWIFT codes in Germany:

Aareal Bank AG

Code: AARB

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Baader Bank AG

Code: BDWB

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Barclays Bank PLC

Code: BARC

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Commerzbank

Code: COBA

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Deutsche Bank

Code: DEUT

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Deutsche Bundesbank

Code: MARK

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Eurex Clearing AG

Code: EUXC

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Harzsparkasse

Code: NOLA

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Isbank GMBH

Code: ISBK

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National-bank AG

Code: NBAG

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Nrw. Bank

Code: NRWB

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Postbank

Code: PBNK

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Raiffeisenbank

Code: GENO

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Seb AG

Code: ESSE

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Sparkasse Chemnitz

Code: CHEK

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Ubs Deutschland

Code: SMHB

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V?b-zvd Bank gf 1

Code: VZVD

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SWIFT codes in Germany

SWIFT Code Bank City
COBADEFF421 Commerzbank Fil. Herten-Westerholt Herten, Westf
COBADEFF422 Commerzbank Bottrop
COBADEFF423 Commerzbank Dorsten
COBADEFF424 Commerzbank Gladbeck
COBADEFF425 Commerzbank Fil Marl-H?ls Marl, Westf
COBADEFF426 Commerzbank Recklinghausen, Westf
COBADEFF427 Commerzbank Rhede, Westf
COBADEFF428 Commerzbank Bocholt
COBADEFF429 Commerzbank Borken, Westf
COBADEFF430 Commerzbank Bochum
COBADEFF432 Commerzbank Herne, Westf
COBADEFF434 Commerzbank Sprockh?vel
COBADEFF440 Commerzbank Dortmund
COBADEFF442 Commerzbank L?nen
COBADEFF443 Commerzbank Unna
COBADEFF444 Commerzbank Schwerte
COBADEFF445 Commerzbank Iserlohn
COBADEFF446 Commerzbank Hemer
COBADEFF447 Commerzbank Menden (Sauerland)
COBADEFF448 Commerzbank Kamen, Westf
COBADEFF449 Commerzbank Werdohl
COBADEFF450 Commerzbank Hagen, Westf
COBADEFF452 Commerzbank Witten
COBADEFF453 Commerzbank Neuenrade

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