SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1KYF
HELADEF1KYF belongs to Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen in Sondershausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1KYF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | KYF |
| Bank | Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Sondershausen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen 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.
- KYF 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 uses SWIFT code HELADEF1KYF?
HELADEF1KYF identifies Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen, part of Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen in Sondershausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HELADEF1KYF is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of HELADEF1KYF stand for?
HELA is the bank code of Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and KYF is the code of the department Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen.
How long does a transfer to Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen take in Germany?
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 HELADEF1KYF 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 HELADEF1KYF.
What happens if I use HELADEF1KYF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HELADEF1KYF against the details from Kyffhaeusersparkasse Artern/Sondershausen before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.