SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1MEN
WELADED1MEN belongs to Sparkasse Menden in Menden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1MEN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | MEN |
| Bank | Sparkasse Menden |
| Branch | — |
| City | Menden |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Menden SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- MEN 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 is behind SWIFT code WELADED1MEN?
The code WELADED1MEN belongs to Sparkasse Menden, a unit of Sparkasse Menden in Menden, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1MEN?
WELADED1 is the head office of Sparkasse Menden, while WELADED1MEN points to Sparkasse Menden. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1MEN.
What does each part of WELADED1MEN mean?
WELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Menden, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and MEN is the code of the department Sparkasse Menden.
What is the best way to send money to Sparkasse Menden in Germany?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Do I need WELADED1MEN for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need WELADED1MEN.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Menden take?
Euro transfers within SEPA normally arrive the next business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.