SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1SLU
HELADEF1SLU belongs to Kreissparkasse Schluechtern in Schluechtern, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1SLU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | SLU |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Schluechtern |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schluechtern |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse Schluechtern 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.
- SLU 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
What bank is behind BIC HELADEF1SLU?
HELADEF1SLU identifies Kreissparkasse Schluechtern, part of Kreissparkasse Schluechtern in Schluechtern, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of HELADEF1SLU mean?
HELA is the bank code of Kreissparkasse Schluechtern, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the code for the city or region and SLU identifies the branch Kreissparkasse Schluechtern.
How long does it take to send money to Kreissparkasse Schluechtern in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HELADEF1SLU for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HELADEF1SLU.
Does Kreissparkasse Schluechtern have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HELADEF1SLU is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Kreissparkasse Schluechtern in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Can I use HELADEF1 instead of HELADEF1SLU?
HELADEF1 points to the head office of Kreissparkasse Schluechtern, while HELADEF1SLU points to Kreissparkasse Schluechtern. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HELADEF1SLU if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.