SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1GRL
WELADED1GRL belongs to Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien in Zittau, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1GRL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | GRL |
| Bank | Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien |
| Branch | — |
| City | Zittau |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien 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.
- GRL 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 bank uses SWIFT code WELADED1GRL?
WELADED1GRL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien, a branch or department of Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien in Zittau, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1GRL is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1GRL?
WELADED1 points to the main office of Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien, while WELADED1GRL points to Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1GRL.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need WELADED1GRL to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need WELADED1GRL.
What do the letters in WELADED1GRL stand for?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and GRL is the code of the department Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.