SWIFT/BIC code WELADE3H450
WELADE3H450 belongs to Sparkasse Hagen in Hagen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADE3H450 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADE3H |
| Branch code | 450 |
| Bank | Sparkasse Hagen |
| Branch | Sparkasse Hagenherdecke |
| City | Hagen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Hagen 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).
- 3H Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 450 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 BIC WELADE3H450?
WELADE3H450 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Hagenherdecke, a branch or department of Sparkasse Hagen in Hagen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use WELADE3H instead of WELADE3H450?
WELADE3H is the main office of Sparkasse Hagen, while WELADE3H450 is Sparkasse Hagenherdecke. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use WELADE3H450 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of WELADE3H450 mean?
WELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Hagen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 3H is the location code and 450 is the code of the branch Sparkasse Hagenherdecke.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Hagen take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WELADE3H450 for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. If you send another currency you do need WELADE3H450.
Does Sparkasse Hagen have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 2 SWIFT/BIC codes for Sparkasse Hagen in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.