SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFF820
HELADEFF820 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen in Erfurt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEFF820 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEFF |
| Branch code | 820 |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Erfurt |
| Country | Germany |
How the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen 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.
- 820 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 BIC HELADEFF820?
HELADEFF820 identifies Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, a branch or department of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen in Erfurt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, HELADEFF820 is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What happens if I use HELADEFF820 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HELADEFF820 against the details from Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen before you confirm.
What does each part of HELADEFF820 stand for?
HELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and 820 is the code of the branch Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen.
What is the best way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use HELADEFF instead of HELADEFF820?
HELADEFF points to the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen, while HELADEFF820 is Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention HELADEFF820.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.