SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFF508
HELADEFF508 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Darmstadt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEFF508 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEFF |
| Branch code | 508 |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Darmstadt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale 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).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 508 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFF508?
The code HELADEFF508 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, a unit of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Darmstadt, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of HELADEFF508 stand for?
HELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 508 identifies the branch Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.
What happens if I use HELADEFF508 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HELADEFF508 against the details from Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale take?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HELADEFF508 to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HELADEFF508.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.