SWIFT/BIC code WELADE3DXXX

WELADE3DXXX belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany.

WELADE3DXXX

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWELADE3DXXX
8-character codeWELADE3D
Branch codeXXX
BankLandesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund
BranchHead office
CityDortmund
CountryGermany

The way the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

WELA Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
3D 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 WELADE3DXXX?

WELADE3DXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the main office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund does not need a specific branch.

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

Yes – WELADE3DXXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.

What does each part of WELADE3DXXX mean?

WELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 3D is the location code and XXX means the main office.

What happens if I use WELADE3DXXX incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WELADE3DXXX with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Dortmund 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.

Do I need WELADE3DXXX for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need WELADE3DXXX.

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