Receiving money in Germany
A sender abroad usually needs:
- Your IBAN
- Your full name
- Your bank's BIC, for payments from outside the SEPA area
Take these details from your bank's app or statement, not from a directory.
Domestic bank identifiers
| Identifier | Format | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Bankleitzahl (BLZ) | 8 digits, built into the IBAN | The old bank code. It now sits inside the German IBAN, so you rarely need it separately. |
| IBAN | 22 characters, starts with DE | International and SEPA payments into an account. |
SWIFT/BIC codes we've verified
Each code was read on the bank's own website or an official central-bank list. Always confirm with your own bank before sending money.
| Bank | SWIFT/BIC | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Commerzbank | COBADEFFXXXDRESDEFFXXXFormer Dresdner Bank accounts | Bank website · 9 Oct 2026Bank website · 9 Oct 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | DEUTDEFFXXXHead office, Frankfurt | Bank website · 9 Oct 2026 |
Bank not listed? We only list codes we can trace to an official source. Check your bank's app or statement, or see the full directory.
Good to know
- Inside SEPA, a correct IBAN is enough for euro transfers; banks shouldn't require a BIC.
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Uncle Jetlag Global Banking is a free reference tool, not a bank or payment service. It can't confirm that an account exists, who owns it, or that a payment will arrive. Always confirm payment details with your bank or the recipient before sending money. Never share online banking passwords, PINs or one-time codes with anyone.