SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFFLBS
HELADEFFLBS belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Offenbach (Main), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEFFLBS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEFF |
| Branch code | LBS |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | Landesbausparkasse Hessen-Thueringen |
| City | Offenbach (Main) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- LBS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFFLBS?
HELADEFFLBS identifies Landesbausparkasse Hessen-Thueringen, part of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Offenbach (Main), Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need HELADEFFLBS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you do need HELADEFFLBS.
Can I use HELADEFF instead of HELADEFFLBS?
HELADEFF is the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, while HELADEFFLBS points to Landesbausparkasse Hessen-Thueringen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use HELADEFFLBS if the recipient asks for it.
Has Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 11 SWIFT/BIC codes for Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Germany. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in HELADEFFLBS mean?
HELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and LBS identifies the department Landesbausparkasse Hessen-Thueringen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.