SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1MIN
WELADED1MIN belongs to Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke in Minden, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1MIN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | MIN |
| Bank | Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke |
| Branch | — |
| City | Minden |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke 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.
- MIN 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 BIC WELADED1MIN?
WELADED1MIN identifies Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke, a unit of Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke in Minden, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of WELADED1MIN mean?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and MIN is the code of the department Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke.
Do I need WELADED1MIN to send euros to Germany?
Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need WELADED1MIN.
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1MIN?
WELADED1 is the head office of Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke, while WELADED1MIN is Sparkasse Minden-Luebbecke. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use WELADED1MIN if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.