IBAN for Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank is a major bank in Germany. IBANs at Deutsche Bank are 22 characters long with SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDB. Germany's largest bank by assets. IBAN always starts DE68 for this routing.
Deutsche Bank
Germany · EUR
How to Pay Deutsche Bank in Germany via Bitwage
Germany is in the SEPA zone. Bitwage routes payments to Deutsche Bank accounts via SEPA instant transfer — typically settling in under 10 seconds, with fees far below a SWIFT wire.
Add Your Contractor
In Bitwage's contractor payments dashboard, add your Germany contractor. Enter their Deutsche Bank IBAN (22 characters) and SWIFT code DEUTDEDB.
Fund Your Bitwage Balance
Deposit USD into your Bitwage Balance. No need to pre-convert to local currency — Bitwage handles FX at a locked rate.
Execute the Payment
Bitwage converts your USD to EUR and routes via SEPA. Your contractor's Deutsche Bank account is credited — typically same day.
Compliance & OFAC Screening
Bitwage screens every payment against OFAC sanctions lists before execution. International payments to Germany may require standard EU AML checks and contractor W-8BEN documentation. Bitwage handles this automatically for all Germany payments.
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Deutsche Bank IBAN FAQ
Common questions about Deutsche Bank IBAN format, SWIFT code, and paying Germany contractors.
Deutsche Bank IBANs are 22 characters long and start with DE. A typical example is DE68 2004 1155 0000 1234 56. Germany's largest bank by assets. IBAN always starts DE68 for this routing. For international payments you will also need the SWIFT/BIC code DEUTDEDB.
The SWIFT/BIC code for Deutsche Bank is <strong>DEUTDEDB</strong>. This identifies Deutsche Bank on the global SWIFT international wire transfer network. For SEPA transfers within the EU/EEA, the IBAN alone is sufficient — the SWIFT code is only required for non-SEPA international wires.
Add your contractor's Deutsche Bank IBAN to Bitwage's {{link:products/contractor-payments}} platform. Since Germany is in the SEPA bank transfer zone, Bitwage routes the payment via SEPA instant — typically settling in seconds at near-zero cost. No SWIFT wire fee.
Yes. With {{link:products/masspay}} you can include any number of Germany contractors — including multiple Deutsche Bank accounts — in a single CSV payment run. Bitwage validates each IBAN, locks the FX rate lock, and routes all payments simultaneously.
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