DE · Official SWIFT record

Germany IBAN registry

The official SWIFT registry entry for Germany: IBAN structure, length, BBAN format and bank identifier pattern.

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IBAN structure
DE2!n8!n10!n
IBAN length
22 characters
BBAN structure
8!n10!n
Effective date
Jul-07
Full registry entry

Every field on file for Germany

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Name of country
Germany
IBAN prefix country code (ISO 3166)
DE
Country code includes other countries/territories
N/A
SEPA country
Yes
SEPA country also includes
N/A
Domestic account number example
532013000
BBAN structure
8!n10!n
BBAN length
18
Bank identifier position within the BBAN
1-8
Bank identifier pattern
8!n
Bank identifier example
37040044
BBAN example
370400440532013000
IBAN structure
DE2!n8!n10!n
IBAN length
22
Effective date
Jul-07
IBAN electronic format example
DE89370400440532013000
IBAN print format example
DE89 3704 0044 0532 0130 00
Organisation
Bundesverband deutscher Banken
Street Address
Burgstrasse 28
City / Postcode
10178 BERLIN
Department (generic) Email
[email protected]
Department Tel
+ 49 3016632301
Last update date
Jan-11
FAQ

Common questions about Germany's IBAN

What does the Germany IBAN structure code mean?

The structure code "DE2!n8!n10!n" describes the exact sequence of letters and digits in a Germany IBAN, as defined by SWIFT.

Is Germany a SEPA member?

Germany participates in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which standardizes euro transfers across member countries.

Where can I see banks in Germany?

Browse the bank directory for Germany to find institutions and their BIC and branch details.