SWIFT/BIC code BHWBDE2HXXX
BHWBDE2HXXX belongs to Bhw Bausparkasse in Hameln, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BHWBDE2HXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BHWBDE2H |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bhw Bausparkasse |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hameln |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Bhw Bausparkasse SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BHWB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 2H 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code BHWBDE2HXXX?
BHWBDE2HXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Bhw Bausparkasse in Hameln, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Bhw Bausparkasse.
Do I need BHWBDE2HXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need BHWBDE2HXXX.
How long does it take to send money to Bhw Bausparkasse?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What do the letters in BHWBDE2HXXX mean?
BHWB is the bank code of Bhw Bausparkasse, DE stands for Germany, 2H is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
Are BHWBDE2H and BHWBDE2HXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BHWBDE2H is the short version of BHWBDE2HXXX. XXX simply means head office, so both routes your payment to Bhw Bausparkasse in Hameln.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bhw Bausparkasse?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers 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.