SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1BEB
WELADED1BEB belongs to Sparkasse Wittgenstein in Bad Berleburg, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1BEB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | BEB |
| Bank | Sparkasse Wittgenstein |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bad Berleburg |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Wittgenstein 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).
- D1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- BEB 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 SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1BEB?
The code WELADED1BEB belongs to Sparkasse Wittgenstein, a branch or department of Sparkasse Wittgenstein in Bad Berleburg, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Sparkasse Wittgenstein use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1BEB is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Wittgenstein in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of WELADED1BEB mean?
WELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Wittgenstein, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the location code and BEB identifies the branch Sparkasse Wittgenstein.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Wittgenstein?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WELADED1BEB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need WELADED1BEB.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1BEB?
WELADED1 is the main office of Sparkasse Wittgenstein, while WELADED1BEB points to Sparkasse Wittgenstein. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use WELADED1BEB if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.