IBAN Information for: Germany
Find out all you need to know about the IBAN format in DE, including length, structure, and validation rules.
IBAN Information - Germany
Overview
The International Bank Account Number (IBAN) for Germany (DE) follows specific formatting rules. Here you'll find all the important details about the DE IBAN format.
Key Details
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IBAN Length 22 characters
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Country Prefix DE
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SEPA Member Yes
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Currency EUR
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Membership EU Member
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Central Bank Deutsche Bundesbank
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Central Bank Website www.bundesbank.de
Format Information
Domestic Format Information
IBAN Block Structure
DE 89 37040044 0532013000
IBAN Structure Legend
- DE Country Code
- 89 Check Digits
- 37040044 Bank Code
- 0532013000 Account Number
Structure for German IBAN
German IBANs consist of the country code (DE), check digits (2 digits), bank code (8 digits), and account number (10 digits).
The German IBAN consists of 22 characters. The bank code (8 digits) uniquely identifies the bank. The account number is extended to 10 digits (shorter account numbers are padded with leading zeros).
Bank Information
What is an IBAN?
An International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is a standardized international numbering system developed to identify bank accounts from around the world. It was originally adopted by the European Committee for Banking Standards and later as an international standard.
IBAN Uses
- International wire transfers
- SEPA payments within Europe
- Automated payment processing
Benefits of IBANs
- Reduced errors in international payments
- Faster processing of cross-border transactions
- Standardized format for global banking
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