SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1GER
HELADEF1GER belongs to Sparkasse Gera-Greiz in Gera, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1GER |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | GER |
| Bank | Sparkasse Gera-Greiz |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gera |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Gera-Greiz SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GER 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 bank is behind BIC HELADEF1GER?
The code HELADEF1GER belongs to Sparkasse Gera-Greiz, a unit of Sparkasse Gera-Greiz in Gera, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need HELADEF1GER to send euros 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. For other currencies you do need HELADEF1GER.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Gera-Greiz take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Gera-Greiz in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I use HELADEF1GER with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check HELADEF1GER against the details from Sparkasse Gera-Greiz before sending.
What does each part of HELADEF1GER mean?
HELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Gera-Greiz, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the location code and GER is the code of the department Sparkasse Gera-Greiz.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.