SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1ESW
HELADEF1ESW belongs to Sparkasse Werra-Meissner in Eschwege, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1ESW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | ESW |
| Bank | Sparkasse Werra-Meissner |
| Branch | — |
| City | Eschwege |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Werra-Meissner 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.
- ESW 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 code HELADEF1ESW?
HELADEF1ESW identifies Sparkasse Werra-Meissner, a unit of Sparkasse Werra-Meissner in Eschwege, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sparkasse Werra-Meissner have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HELADEF1ESW is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Werra-Meissner in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use HELADEF1ESW incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HELADEF1ESW with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HELADEF1ESW for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1ESW.
What does each part of HELADEF1ESW mean?
HELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Werra-Meissner, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and ESW identifies the department Sparkasse Werra-Meissner.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Werra-Meissner 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.