SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1HIL
HELADEF1HIL belongs to Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen in Hildburghausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1HIL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | HIL |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hildburghausen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen 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.
- HIL 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 SWIFT code HELADEF1HIL?
HELADEF1HIL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen, a unit of Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen in Hildburghausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HELADEF1HIL mean?
HELA is the bank code of Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and HIL identifies the branch Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1HIL?
HELADEF1 is the main office of Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen, while HELADEF1HIL is Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HELADEF1HIL if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need HELADEF1HIL for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1HIL.
How long does a transfer to Kreissparkasse Hildburghausen take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.