SWIFT/BIC code HELAGB21CB1
HELAGB21CB1 belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in London, United Kingdom.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HELAGB21CB1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HELAGB21 |
| Branch code | CB1 |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale |
| Branch | London Branch |
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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.
- GB Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CB1 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 HELAGB21CB1?
HELAGB21CB1 identifies London Branch, part of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale in London, United Kingdom. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use HELAGB21 instead of HELAGB21CB1?
HELAGB21 points to the main office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, while HELAGB21CB1 is London Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use HELAGB21CB1 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in HELAGB21CB1 mean?
HELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, GB is the ISO code of United Kingdom, 21 is the location code and CB1 is the code of the department London Branch.
Do I need HELAGB21CB1 for a euro transfer to United Kingdom?
United Kingdom belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HELAGB21CB1.
How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter HELAGB21CB1 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check HELAGB21CB1 against the details from Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.