SWIFT/BIC code OSCBDEH1DOT
OSCBDEH1DOT belongs to Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | OSCBDEH1DOT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | OSCBDEH1 |
| Branch code | DOT |
| Bank | Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft |
| Branch | Dotationskonto |
| City | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- OSCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- H1 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
Which bank is behind BIC OSCBDEH1DOT?
The code OSCBDEH1DOT belongs to Dotationskonto, a branch or department of Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need OSCBDEH1DOT to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need OSCBDEH1DOT.
What do the letters in OSCBDEH1DOT stand for?
OSCB is the institution code of Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft, DE is the ISO code of Germany, H1 is the location code and DOT is the code of the branch Dotationskonto.
Can I use OSCBDEH1 instead of OSCBDEH1DOT?
OSCBDEH1 points to the main office of Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft, while OSCBDEH1DOT points to Dotationskonto. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention OSCBDEH1DOT.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Otto M. Schroeder Bank Aktiengesellschaft?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.