SWIFT/BIC code NOLADE21HRZ
NOLADE21HRZ belongs to Harzsparkasse in Wernigerode, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOLADE21HRZ |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOLADE21 |
| Branch code | HRZ |
| Bank | Harzsparkasse |
| Branch | — |
| City | Wernigerode |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Harzsparkasse SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- NOLA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- DE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- 21 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- HRZ 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code NOLADE21HRZ?
NOLADE21HRZ is the SWIFT/BIC code of Harzsparkasse, a branch or department of Harzsparkasse in Wernigerode, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use NOLADE21 instead of NOLADE21HRZ?
NOLADE21 is the main office of Harzsparkasse, while NOLADE21HRZ points to Harzsparkasse. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use NOLADE21HRZ if the recipient asks for it.
Does Harzsparkasse have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – NOLADE21HRZ is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Harzsparkasse in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What does each part of NOLADE21HRZ mean?
NOLA is the institution code of Harzsparkasse, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the location code and HRZ is the code of the branch Harzsparkasse.
Do I need NOLADE21HRZ for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need NOLADE21HRZ.
How long does it take to send money to Harzsparkasse?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.