SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1GTL
WELADED1GTL belongs to Sparkasse Guetersloh in Guetersloh, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1GTL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | GTL |
| Bank | Sparkasse Guetersloh |
| Branch | — |
| City | Guetersloh |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Guetersloh 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.
- GTL 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 BIC WELADED1GTL?
WELADED1GTL identifies Sparkasse Guetersloh, part of Sparkasse Guetersloh in Guetersloh, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in WELADED1GTL mean?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Guetersloh, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and GTL is the code of the department Sparkasse Guetersloh.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Guetersloh take in Germany?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Do I need WELADED1GTL to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you do need WELADED1GTL.
Does Sparkasse Guetersloh have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1GTL is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Guetersloh in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Guetersloh?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.