SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1HGH
WELADED1HGH belongs to Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus in Heiligenhaus, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1HGH |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | HGH |
| Bank | Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus |
| Branch | — |
| City | Heiligenhaus |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus 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.
- HGH 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 code WELADED1HGH?
The code WELADED1HGH belongs to Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus, a unit of Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus in Heiligenhaus, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1HGH?
WELADED1 points to the main office of Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus, while WELADED1HGH is Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use WELADED1HGH if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus in Germany?
Many banks 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.
What do the letters in WELADED1HGH mean?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and HGH identifies the branch Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus.
Does Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus have a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WELADED1HGH is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse der Stadt Heiligenhaus in Germany, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
Do I need WELADED1HGH for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you still need WELADED1HGH.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.