SWIFT/BIC code FORTDEH4DOT

FORTDEH4DOT belongs to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Oldenburg, Germany.

FORTDEH4DOT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeFORTDEH4DOT
8-character codeFORTDEH4
Branch codeDOT
BankOldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne)
BranchDotationskonto
CityOldenburg
CountryGermany

The way the Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

FORT Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
H4 Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
DOT 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

What bank is behind BIC FORTDEH4DOT?

FORTDEH4DOT identifies Dotationskonto, a unit of Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Oldenburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Do I need FORTDEH4DOT to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need FORTDEH4DOT.

How long does it take to send money to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Can I use FORTDEH4 instead of FORTDEH4DOT?

FORTDEH4 points to the main office of Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne), while FORTDEH4DOT is Dotationskonto. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use FORTDEH4DOT if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in FORTDEH4DOT mean?

FORT is the bank code of Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne), DE stands for Germany, H4 is the code for the city or region and DOT identifies the branch Dotationskonto.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.