SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1FDS
HELADEF1FDS belongs to Sparkasse Fulda in Fulda, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1FDS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | FDS |
| Bank | Sparkasse Fulda |
| Branch | — |
| City | Fulda |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Fulda 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.
- FDS 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 SWIFT code HELADEF1FDS?
HELADEF1FDS identifies Sparkasse Fulda, a unit of Sparkasse Fulda in Fulda, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Sparkasse Fulda use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HELADEF1FDS is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Fulda in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Fulda in Germany?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What happens if I use HELADEF1FDS with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HELADEF1FDS against the details from Sparkasse Fulda before you confirm.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1FDS?
HELADEF1 points to the head office of Sparkasse Fulda, while HELADEF1FDS points to Sparkasse Fulda. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HELADEF1FDS if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HELADEF1FDS mean?
HELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Fulda, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and FDS identifies the branch Sparkasse Fulda.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.