SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1GEK
WELADED1GEK belongs to Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1GEK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | GEK |
| Bank | Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gelsenkirchen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen 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).
- D1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- GEK 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 BIC WELADED1GEK?
WELADED1GEK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen, a branch or department of Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1GEK?
WELADED1 is the main office of Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen, while WELADED1GEK points to Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use WELADED1GEK if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter WELADED1GEK with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WELADED1GEK with the recipient before you confirm.
Does Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1GEK is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What do the letters in WELADED1GEK mean?
WELA is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and GEK is the code of the department Stadtsparkasse Gelsenkirchen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.