SWIFT/BIC code OETKDE8BXXX
OETKDE8BXXX belongs to Dr. August Oetker KG in Bielefeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OETKDE8BXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OETKDE8B |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Dr. August Oetker KG |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Bielefeld |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Dr. August Oetker KG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OETK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 8B 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 SWIFT/BIC code OETKDE8BXXX?
OETKDE8BXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Dr. August Oetker KG in Bielefeld, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Dr. August Oetker KG.
What do the letters in OETKDE8BXXX stand for?
OETK is the bank code of Dr. August Oetker KG, DE stands for Germany, 8B is the location code and XXX means the head office.
Are OETKDE8B and OETKDE8BXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. OETKDE8B is the 8-character version of OETKDE8BXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both will reach Dr. August Oetker KG in Bielefeld.
How long does a transfer to Dr. August Oetker KG take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need OETKDE8BXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need OETKDE8BXXX.
Does Dr. August Oetker KG have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – OETKDE8BXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Dr. August Oetker KG in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.