SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1CS4

HELADEF1CS4 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

HELADEF1CS4

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHELADEF1CS4
8-character codeHELADEF1
Branch codeCS4
BankLandesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
CS4 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 HELADEF1CS4?

The code HELADEF1CS4 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, a unit of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Yes – we list 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.

Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1CS4?

HELADEF1 is the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, while HELADEF1CS4 points to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HELADEF1CS4 if the recipient asks for it.

What do the letters in HELADEF1CS4 stand for?

HELA is the bank code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and CS4 identifies the department Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.

What is the best way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use HELADEF1CS4 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HELADEF1CS4 against the details from Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale before you confirm.

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