SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1HER
HELADEF1HER belongs to Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg in Bad Hersfeld, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1HER |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | HER |
| Bank | Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Hersfeld |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg 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.
- HER 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 is behind SWIFT code HELADEF1HER?
HELADEF1HER identifies Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, a unit of Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HELADEF1HER to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need HELADEF1HER.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1HER?
HELADEF1 is the main office of Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, while HELADEF1HER is Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use HELADEF1HER if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HELADEF1HER stand for?
HELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg, DE stands for Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HER is the code of the department Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Bad Hersfeld-Rotenburg in Germany?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.