SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1CS1

HELADEF1CS1 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

HELADEF1CS1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHELADEF1CS1
8-character codeHELADEF1
Branch codeCS1
BankLandesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

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.
CS1 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 branch uses BIC HELADEF1CS1?

The code HELADEF1CS1 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, part of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of HELADEF1CS1 mean?

HELA is the bank code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and CS1 is the code of the department Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.

Has Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.

Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1CS1?

HELADEF1 points to the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, while HELADEF1CS1 points to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HELADEF1CS1 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter HELADEF1CS1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HELADEF1CS1 against the details from Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale before sending.

How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.