SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1BGK
WELADED1BGK belongs to Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen in Bergkamen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1BGK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | BGK |
| Bank | Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bergkamen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen 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.
- BGK 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1BGK?
The code WELADED1BGK belongs to Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen, a branch or department of Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen in Bergkamen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need WELADED1BGK to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need WELADED1BGK.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter WELADED1BGK with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WELADED1BGK with the recipient before sending.
What do the letters in WELADED1BGK mean?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and BGK is the code of the department Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen.
Does Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WELADED1BGK is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Bergkamen - Boenen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.