SWIFT/BIC code DORTDE33PML
DORTDE33PML belongs to Sparkasse Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | DORTDE33PML |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | DORTDE33 |
| Branch code | PML |
| Bank | Sparkasse Dortmund |
| Branch | Not For General Use - Pmlight Konto |
| City | Dortmund |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Dortmund SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- PML 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 uses BIC DORTDE33PML?
The code DORTDE33PML belongs to Not For General Use - Pmlight Konto, part of Sparkasse Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Dortmund?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Do I need DORTDE33PML for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need DORTDE33PML.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Dortmund take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Can I use DORTDE33 instead of DORTDE33PML?
DORTDE33 points to the head office of Sparkasse Dortmund, while DORTDE33PML is Not For General Use - Pmlight Konto. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use DORTDE33PML if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in DORTDE33PML mean?
DORT is the institution code of Sparkasse Dortmund, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 33 is the location code and PML is the code of the branch Not For General Use - Pmlight Konto.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.