SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1GRO
WELADED1GRO belongs to Sparkasse Gronau in Gronau (Westfalen), Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1GRO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | GRO |
| Bank | Sparkasse Gronau |
| Branch | — |
| City | Gronau (Westfalen) |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Gronau 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.
- GRO 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 code WELADED1GRO?
The code WELADED1GRO belongs to Sparkasse Gronau, part of Sparkasse Gronau in Gronau (Westfalen), Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Do I need WELADED1GRO to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need WELADED1GRO.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Gronau?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Gronau in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1GRO?
WELADED1 is the main office of Sparkasse Gronau, while WELADED1GRO is Sparkasse Gronau. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use WELADED1GRO if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of WELADED1GRO stand for?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Gronau, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and GRO is the code of the department Sparkasse Gronau.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.