SWIFT/BIC code HELAESM1XXX

HELAESM1XXX belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Madrid, Spain.

HELAESM1XXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeHELAESM1XXX
8-character codeHELAESM1
Branch codeXXX
BankLandesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale
BranchHead office
CityMadrid
CountrySpain

The way 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.
ES Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
M1 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

What bank uses SWIFT code HELAESM1XXX?

HELAESM1XXX identifies the headquarters of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Madrid, Spain. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale.

Does Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale use a single SWIFT/BIC code?

Yes – HELAESM1XXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in Spain, so you do not need to pick a branch code.

What do the letters in HELAESM1XXX mean?

HELA is the bank code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, ES is the ISO code of Spain, M1 is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.

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

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

What happens if I use HELAESM1XXX with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check HELAESM1XXX against the details from Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale before sending.

Do I need HELAESM1XXX for a euro transfer to Spain?

Spain is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need HELAESM1XXX.

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