SWIFT/BIC code HELADEFFXXX
HELADEFFXXX belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELADEFFXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELADEFF |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way 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.
- XXX 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 institution is behind BIC HELADEFFXXX?
HELADEFFXXX identifies the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.
What do the letters in HELADEFFXXX mean?
HELA is the bank code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, DE stands for Germany, FF is the code for the city or region and XXX marks the main office.
What happens if I enter HELADEFFXXX incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HELADEFFXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need HELADEFFXXX for a euro transfer 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 HELADEFFXXX.
How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale take in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is HELADEFF and HELADEFFXXX the same code?
Yes. HELADEFF is the 8-character version of HELADEFFXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Frankfurt Am Main.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.