SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1SLS
HELADEF1SLS belongs to Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt in Seligenstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1SLS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | SLS |
| Bank | Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Seligenstadt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- SLS 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 BIC HELADEF1SLS?
The code HELADEF1SLS belongs to Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt, a unit of Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt in Seligenstadt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HELADEF1SLS is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
What do the letters in HELADEF1SLS mean?
HELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and SLS identifies the department Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt.
What happens if I use HELADEF1SLS incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HELADEF1SLS with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Langen-Seligenstadt take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers 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.