SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1GMB
WELADED1GMB belongs to Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt in Gummersbach, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1GMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | GMB |
| Bank | Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gummersbach |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt 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.
- GMB 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1GMB?
WELADED1GMB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt, a unit of Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt in Gummersbach, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1GMB?
WELADED1 points to the head office of Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt, while WELADED1GMB points to Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1GMB.
Does Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WELADED1GMB is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of WELADED1GMB mean?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and GMB is the code of the branch Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Gummersbach-Bergneustadt take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WELADED1GMB for a euro transfer 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 WELADED1GMB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.