SWIFT/BIC code DORTDE33CBF
DORTDE33CBF belongs to Sparkasse Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DORTDE33CBF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DORTDE33 |
| Branch code | CBF |
| Bank | Sparkasse Dortmund |
| Branch | — |
| City | Dortmund |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Dortmund SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- DORT Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 33 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CBF Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code DORTDE33CBF?
DORTDE33CBF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Dortmund, a unit of Sparkasse Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need DORTDE33CBF to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you do need DORTDE33CBF.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Dortmund take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DORTDE33 instead of DORTDE33CBF?
DORTDE33 is the head office of Sparkasse Dortmund, while DORTDE33CBF is Sparkasse Dortmund. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DORTDE33CBF.
What do the letters in DORTDE33CBF mean?
DORT is the institution code of Sparkasse Dortmund, DE stands for Germany, 33 is the location code and CBF is the code of the branch Sparkasse Dortmund.
Does Sparkasse Dortmund have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Dortmund in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.