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SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFFGC1

HELADEFFGC1 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.

HELADEFFGC1

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHELADEFFGC1
8-character codeHELADEFF
Branch codeGC1
BankLandesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale
Branch—
CityFrankfurt Am Main
CountryGermany

The way the 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.
GC1 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 is behind BIC HELADEFFGC1?

The code HELADEFFGC1 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, part of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Do I need HELADEFFGC1 to send euros to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HELADEFFGC1.

How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale take?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.

What do the letters in HELADEFFGC1 stand for?

HELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the location code and GC1 is the code of the branch Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.

What happens if I use HELADEFFGC1 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HELADEFFGC1 with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany?

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.