Free directory of all 355 correspondent bank SWIFT/BIC codes registered in GERMANY. Click any bank to view its full record and track an international SWIFT payment routed through it.
Germany's Deutsche Bundesbank is one of the highest-volume participants in the ECB's TARGET2 system, reflecting the country's status as Europe's largest economy and export powerhouse. The Frankfurt financial centre houses the ECB's headquarters and a dense cluster of international banks, while Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, and DZ Bank serve as major correspondent hubs for EUR and cross-currency settlements globally.
| RTGS / Settlement System | TARGET2 (Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement) |
|---|---|
| Currency | EUR — Euro |
| Central Bank | Deutsche Bundesbank |
| Typical SWIFT Timing | Same day (TARGET2/SEPA SCT Inst); 1–2 days (international) |
German banks use IBANs in the format DE followed by 20 digits. Provide the IBAN and the bank's BIC/SWIFT code. EUR payments within SEPA settle via SEPA Credit Transfer (usually next business day) or SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (within 10 seconds for eligible banks).
TARGET2 is the EU's RTGS system operated by the ECB. It processes large-value EUR settlements between banks in real time. Your SWIFT wire to Germany will ultimately settle through TARGET2 once it reaches the German correspondent bank.
Within SEPA, SWIFT fees are typically minimal or zero for standard credit transfers. Wires from outside SEPA may carry correspondent fees charged by intermediary banks; using SHA (shared costs) or OUR (sender pays all) affects how fees are distributed.
Total correspondent banks indexed: 355