SWIFT/BIC code WELADE3SXXX
WELADE3SXXX belongs to Kreissparkasse Steinfurt in Ibbenbueren, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADE3SXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADE3S |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Kreissparkasse Steinfurt |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Ibbenbueren |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Kreissparkasse Steinfurt 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).
- 3S 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 institution is behind BIC WELADE3SXXX?
The code WELADE3SXXX belongs to the head office of Kreissparkasse Steinfurt in Ibbenbueren, Germany. It is the code to use when you send money to an account at Kreissparkasse Steinfurt.
What is the best way to send money to Kreissparkasse Steinfurt in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in WELADE3SXXX stand for?
WELA is the institution code of Kreissparkasse Steinfurt, DE is the ISO code of Germany, 3S is the code for the city or region and XXX means the main office.
What happens if I use WELADE3SXXX incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WELADE3SXXX with the recipient before you confirm.
Has Kreissparkasse Steinfurt got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 3 SWIFT/BIC codes for Kreissparkasse Steinfurt in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Is WELADE3S and WELADE3SXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes. WELADE3S is the 8-character version of WELADE3SXXX. XXX simply refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Kreissparkasse Steinfurt in Ibbenbueren.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.