SWIFT/BIC code NOLADE21HWS
NOLADE21HWS belongs to Sparkasse Hohenwestedt in Hohenwestedt, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | NOLADE21HWS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | NOLADE21 |
| Branch code | HWS |
| Bank | Sparkasse Hohenwestedt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Hohenwestedt |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Hohenwestedt 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.
- HWS 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 uses SWIFT code NOLADE21HWS?
NOLADE21HWS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Hohenwestedt, part of Sparkasse Hohenwestedt in Hohenwestedt, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use NOLADE21 instead of NOLADE21HWS?
NOLADE21 is the main office of Sparkasse Hohenwestedt, while NOLADE21HWS points to Sparkasse Hohenwestedt. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention NOLADE21HWS.
What happens if I enter NOLADE21HWS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check NOLADE21HWS with the recipient before you confirm.
Do I need NOLADE21HWS for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need NOLADE21HWS.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Hohenwestedt take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What do the letters in NOLADE21HWS stand for?
NOLA is the bank code of Sparkasse Hohenwestedt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 21 is the code for the city or region and HWS identifies the department Sparkasse Hohenwestedt.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.