SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1HEP
HELADEF1HEP belongs to Sparkasse Starkenburg in Heppenheim, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1HEP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | HEP |
| Bank | Sparkasse Starkenburg |
| Branch | — |
| City | Heppenheim |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Starkenburg 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.
- HEP 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 uses BIC HELADEF1HEP?
HELADEF1HEP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Starkenburg, a unit of Sparkasse Starkenburg in Heppenheim, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sparkasse Starkenburg have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HELADEF1HEP is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Starkenburg in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Starkenburg take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HELADEF1HEP to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HELADEF1HEP.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1HEP?
HELADEF1 is the head office of Sparkasse Starkenburg, while HELADEF1HEP is Sparkasse Starkenburg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HELADEF1HEP.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Starkenburg?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.