SWIFT/BIC code FORTDEH4XXX
FORTDEH4XXX belongs to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Oldenburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FORTDEH4XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FORTDEH4 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Oldenburg |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC FORTDEH4XXX?
FORTDEH4XXX identifies the head office of Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Oldenburg, Germany. Use it when a payment to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) does not need a specific branch.
What happens if I use FORTDEH4XXX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check FORTDEH4XXX with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne)?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Do I need FORTDEH4XXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of 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 FORTDEH4XXX.
How long does it take to send money to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Are FORTDEH4 and FORTDEH4XXX the same code?
Yes. FORTDEH4 is the 8-character version of FORTDEH4XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Oldenburgische Landesbank AG (Formerly W. Fortmann und Soehne) in Oldenburg.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.