SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1CS2
HELADEF1CS2 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1CS2 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | CS2 |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
How 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.
- CS2 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 uses BIC HELADEF1CS2?
HELADEF1CS2 identifies Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, part of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What does each part of HELADEF1CS2 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 CS2 is the code of the branch Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.
Do I need HELADEF1CS2 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1CS2.
How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives 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.