SWIFT / BIC Code
DORTDE33
Sparkasse Dortmund
DORTDE33 is the BIC (SWIFT code) of Sparkasse Dortmund, registered in Dortmund. Its bank code (BLZ) is 44050199, the code an IBAN at Sparkasse Dortmund carries in positions 5 to 12. Its IBANs are 22 characters long. The bank receives SEPA Instant transfers and answers Verification of Payee name checks.
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BIC Breakdown
DORT: institution identifier (4 letters)
DE: country code per ISO 3166-1
33: location code (city / timezone)
Bank Details
Payments it can receive
Sparkasse Dortmund's participation in the European payment schemes, from the EPC register of participants.
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IBAN format for 🇩🇪 Germany
Germany IBANs are 22 characters long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SWIFT code for Sparkasse Dortmund?
DORTDE33. Written with the head-office branch code it is DORTDE33XXX; both forms reach the same bank. A euro transfer within SEPA needs only the IBAN.
What does DORTDE33 mean?
"DORT" identifies Sparkasse Dortmund, "DE" is the country code for Germany, "33" is the location code.
What is Sparkasse Dortmund's bank code (BLZ)?
44050199. It is the bank code in positions 5 to 12 of an IBAN from Germany. The Bundesbank Bankleitzahlen lists it.
How long are Sparkasse Dortmund IBANs?
22 characters, like every IBAN from Germany: the country code DE, two check digits, the BLZ (8 digits, 44050199 for Sparkasse Dortmund) and the account number (10 digits).
Can I send an instant transfer to Sparkasse Dortmund?
Yes. The European Payments Council lists Sparkasse Dortmund in SEPA Instant Credit Transfer since 10 July 2018, so an instant euro transfer from a participating bank reaches its accounts in seconds.
Does Sparkasse Dortmund confirm the payee's name?
Yes. It answers Verification of Payee requests (since 5 October 2025), so the payer's bank can compare the name entered with the account holder's name before a euro transfer is sent.
Where is Sparkasse Dortmund's registered office?
Freistuhl 2, 44137 Dortmund, according to GLEIF. The European Payments Council lists Freistuhl 2, Dortmund as its address.