SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1CB1
HELADEF1CB1 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1CB1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | CB1 |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | Frankfurt Branch |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HELA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CB1 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 SWIFT code HELADEF1CB1?
HELADEF1CB1 identifies Frankfurt Branch, a unit of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HELADEF1CB1 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. For other currencies you do need HELADEF1CB1.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1CB1?
HELADEF1 is the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, while HELADEF1CB1 points to Frankfurt Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HELADEF1CB1.
What happens if I enter HELADEF1CB1 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HELADEF1CB1 with the recipient before sending.
What is the best way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.