SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFF520
HELADEFF520 belongs to Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Kassel, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEFF520 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEFF |
| Branch code | 520 |
| Bank | Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | — |
| City | Kassel |
| Country | Germany |
How the Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale 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).
- FF Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 520 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 SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFF520?
HELADEFF520 identifies Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, a unit of Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Kassel, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HELADEFF520 is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
How long does it take to send money to Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need HELADEFF520 to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you still need HELADEFF520.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HELADEFF instead of HELADEFF520?
HELADEFF is the head office of Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, while HELADEFF520 points to Landeskreditkasse Zu Kassel Branch of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HELADEFF520 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.