SWIFT/BIC code HELADEF1SWA
HELADEF1SWA belongs to Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt in Schwalmstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEF1SWA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEF1 |
| Branch code | SWA |
| Bank | Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Schwalmstadt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt 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.
- SWA 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 is behind BIC HELADEF1SWA?
HELADEF1SWA identifies Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt, a unit of Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt in Schwalmstadt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need HELADEF1SWA for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need HELADEF1SWA.
How long does it take to send money to Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt 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.
Does Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HELADEF1SWA is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
What does each part of HELADEF1SWA mean?
HELA is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and SWA is the code of the department Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.