SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1NOR
HELADEF1NOR belongs to Kreissparkasse Nordhausen in Nordhausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1NOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | NOR |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Nordhausen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Nordhausen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Kreissparkasse Nordhausen 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.
- NOR 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 HELADEF1NOR?
HELADEF1NOR identifies Kreissparkasse Nordhausen, a branch or department of Kreissparkasse Nordhausen in Nordhausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use HELADEF1NOR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check HELADEF1NOR with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Kreissparkasse Nordhausen?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of HELADEF1NOR stand for?
HELA is the bank code of Kreissparkasse Nordhausen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and NOR is the code of the branch Kreissparkasse Nordhausen.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1NOR?
HELADEF1 is the head office of Kreissparkasse Nordhausen, while HELADEF1NOR points to Kreissparkasse Nordhausen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HELADEF1NOR.
Does Kreissparkasse Nordhausen use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HELADEF1NOR is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kreissparkasse Nordhausen in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.