SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1CS3
HELADEF1CS3 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1CS3 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | CS3 |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| 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.
- CS3 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 BIC HELADEF1CS3?
HELADEF1CS3 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, a unit 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 do the letters in HELADEF1CS3 mean?
HELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and CS3 identifies the branch Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.
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. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HELADEF1CS3 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1CS3.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.
What happens if I use HELADEF1CS3 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HELADEF1CS3 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.