SWIFT/BIC code HEWGDEF1XXX
HEWGDEF1XXX belongs to Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HEWGDEF1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HEWGDEF1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Frankfurt Am Main |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HEWG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- F1 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 uses SWIFT code HEWGDEF1XXX?
HEWGDEF1XXX identifies the headquarters of Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH.
Do I need HEWGDEF1XXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need HEWGDEF1XXX.
How long does a transfer to Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Is HEWGDEF1 and HEWGDEF1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. HEWGDEF1 is the 8-character version of HEWGDEF1XXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so both will reach Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH in Frankfurt Am Main.
What do the letters in HEWGDEF1XXX stand for?
HEWG is the institution code of Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH, DE is the ISO code of Germany, F1 is the location code and XXX means the main office.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Hellwig Wertpapierhandelsbank GMBH in Germany?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.