SWIFT/BIC code WELADE3MXXX
WELADE3MXXX belongs to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster in Muenster (Westf), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADE3MXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADE3M |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Muenster (Westf) |
| Country | Germany |
How the Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster SWIFT/BIC is structured
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).
- 3M 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
Which bank uses SWIFT/BIC code WELADE3MXXX?
WELADE3MXXX is the SWIFT/BIC code of the head office of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster in Muenster (Westf), Germany. It is the code to use when a payment to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster does not need a specific branch.
Is WELADE3M and WELADE3MXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WELADE3M is the 8-character version of WELADE3MXXX. The XXX at the end only means head office, so either version routes your payment to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster in Muenster (Westf).
How long does a transfer to Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need WELADE3MXXX 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 WELADE3MXXX.
What does each part of WELADE3MXXX stand for?
WELA is the institution code of Landesbank Hessen-Thueringen Girozentrale, Muenster, DE stands for Germany, 3M is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
What happens if I use WELADE3MXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WELADE3MXXX with the recipient before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.