SWIFT/BIC code WELADE3HXXX
WELADE3HXXX belongs to Sparkasse Hagen in Hagen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADE3HXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADE3H |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Hagen |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Hagen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Hagen SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 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 is behind BIC WELADE3HXXX?
WELADE3HXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the headquarters of Sparkasse Hagen in Hagen, Germany. Use it when you send money to an account at Sparkasse Hagen.
Has Sparkasse Hagen got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What happens if I enter WELADE3HXXX with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WELADE3HXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Hagen in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WELADE3HXXX to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need WELADE3HXXX.
Is WELADE3H and WELADE3HXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. WELADE3H is the 8-character version of WELADE3HXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Sparkasse Hagen in Hagen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.