SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1GRU
HELADEF1GRU belongs to Sparkasse Gruenberg in Gruenberg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1GRU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | GRU |
| Bank | Sparkasse Gruenberg |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gruenberg |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Gruenberg 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.
- GRU 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 HELADEF1GRU?
HELADEF1GRU identifies Sparkasse Gruenberg, a branch or department of Sparkasse Gruenberg in Gruenberg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Gruenberg?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HELADEF1GRU 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. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1GRU.
Does Sparkasse Gruenberg have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HELADEF1GRU is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Gruenberg in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in HELADEF1GRU mean?
HELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Gruenberg, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and GRU identifies the branch Sparkasse Gruenberg.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1GRU?
HELADEF1 points to the head office of Sparkasse Gruenberg, while HELADEF1GRU points to Sparkasse Gruenberg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HELADEF1GRU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.