SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1BST
WELADED1BST belongs to Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig in Bestwig, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1BST |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | BST |
| Bank | Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig |
| Branch | — |
| City | Bestwig |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig 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.
- BST 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 code WELADED1BST?
WELADED1BST identifies Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig, a branch or department of Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig in Bestwig, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in WELADED1BST stand for?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and BST identifies the branch Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1BST?
WELADED1 points to the head office of Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig, while WELADED1BST is Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1BST.
What happens if I use WELADED1BST incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check WELADED1BST with the recipient before sending.
Does Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1BST is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Hochsauerland - Bestwig in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with specialist providers before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.