Diamond Trust Bank Uganda SWIFT code is the international identifier for Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited (DTB Uganda). The 8-character version is DTKEUGKA, while the full 11-character format is DTKEUGKAXXX. Sometimes it may appear as DTKEUGKA XXX, but the correct form is always DTKEUGKAXXX without spaces.
The registered head-office address for this SWIFT code is:
Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited, 17–19 Kampala Road, DTB Centre, Kampala, Uganda.
A SWIFT/BIC code is structured into four segments:
- DTKE → bank code (Diamond Trust Bank)
- UG → country code (Uganda)
- KA → location code (Kampala)
- XXX → branch code (head office)
From this structure, DTKEUGKA identifies Diamond Trust Bank in Kampala, Uganda. Adding XXX extends it into the complete 11-character head-office SWIFT code: DTKEUGKAXXX.
Quick reference (copy-ready):
- 8-character SWIFT/BIC: DTKEUGKA
- 11-character SWIFT/BIC: DTKEUGKAXXX
- Bank: Diamond Trust Bank Uganda Limited
- Address: 17–19 Kampala Road, DTB Centre, Kampala, Uganda
- Usage: International transfers to or from DTB Uganda accounts
When to use it
Use the Diamond Trust Bank Uganda SWIFT code whenever you are sending money internationally to a DTB Uganda account or receiving funds from abroad.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Writing spaces in the SWIFT code (always use DTKEUGKAXXX, not “DTKEUGKA XXX”).
- Confusing DTB Uganda with DTB branches in Kenya, Tanzania, or Burundi.
- Using the short 8-character code when the 11-character format is required.
Step-by-step guide to making a transfer with Diamond Trust Bank Uganda SWIFT code
- Confirm the recipient’s account name and DTB Uganda account number.
- Enter the SWIFT code: DTKEUGKA (8-character) or DTKEUGKAXXX (11-character).
- Provide the registered address: 17–19 Kampala Road, DTB Centre, Kampala, Uganda.
- Select the transfer currency (USD, EUR, GBP, or UGX).
- Decide how fees will be handled (sender, recipient, or shared).
- Clearly state the purpose of the transfer (e.g., tuition, remittance, invoice).
- Double-check all details before submission.
- Save your confirmation slip and provide the transfer reference to the beneficiary.
Final checklist
✔ Recipient’s account details correct
✔ Correct SWIFT code entered (DTKEUGKA or DTKEUGKAXXX)
✔ Bank address provided if required
✔ Purpose of payment clearly indicated
✔ Fees arrangement agreed
By using the Diamond Trust Bank Uganda SWIFT code correctly, you ensure your international transfers are processed securely, efficiently, and without unnecessary delays.
