SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1JEN
HELADEF1JEN belongs to Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland in Jena, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1JEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | JEN |
| Bank | Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland |
| Branch | — |
| City | Jena |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland 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.
- JEN 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 HELADEF1JEN?
The code HELADEF1JEN belongs to Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland, part of Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland in Jena, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HELADEF1JEN is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of HELADEF1JEN stand for?
HELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and JEN is the code of the branch Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland.
Do I need HELADEF1JEN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. If you send another currency you still need HELADEF1JEN.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.