SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1FEL

HELADEF1FEL belongs to Stadtsparkasse Felsberg in Felsberg, Germany.

HELADEF1FEL

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHELADEF1FEL
8-character codeHELADEF1
Branch codeFEL
BankStadtsparkasse Felsberg
Branch—
CityFelsberg
CountryGermany

The way the Stadtsparkasse Felsberg 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.
FEL 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 is behind SWIFT code HELADEF1FEL?

The code HELADEF1FEL belongs to Stadtsparkasse Felsberg, a branch or department of Stadtsparkasse Felsberg in Felsberg, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Stadtsparkasse Felsberg use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – HELADEF1FEL is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Stadtsparkasse Felsberg in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What do the letters in HELADEF1FEL stand for?

HELA is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Felsberg, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and FEL identifies the branch Stadtsparkasse Felsberg.

How long does it take to send money to Stadtsparkasse Felsberg?

SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need HELADEF1FEL to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1FEL.

What happens if I use HELADEF1FEL with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HELADEF1FEL 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.