SWIFT/BIC code SPBKDEFFDOT
SPBKDEFFDOT belongs to Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SPBKDEFFDOT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SPBKDEFF |
| Branch code | DOT |
| Bank | Sparda-Bank Hessen EG |
| Branch | Dot |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparda-Bank Hessen EG SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SPBK Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- FF 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 uses BIC SPBKDEFFDOT?
SPBKDEFFDOT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dot, a branch or department of Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need SPBKDEFFDOT for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need SPBKDEFFDOT.
How long does a transfer to Sparda-Bank Hessen EG take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I use SPBKDEFFDOT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SPBKDEFFDOT with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the best way to send money to Sparda-Bank Hessen EG in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SPBKDEFFDOT stand for?
SPBK is the institution code of Sparda-Bank Hessen EG, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and DOT is the code of the department Dot.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.