SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1OPE

WELADED1OPE belongs to Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden in Olpe, Germany.

WELADED1OPE

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeWELADED1OPE
8-character codeWELADED1
Branch codeOPE
BankSparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden
Branch—
CityOlpe
CountryGermany

How the Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden 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.
OPE 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 WELADED1OPE?

WELADED1OPE identifies Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden, a unit of Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden in Olpe, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden take in Germany?

SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.

Do I need WELADED1OPE to send euros to Germany?

Germany is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN normally suffices. For other currencies you still need WELADED1OPE.

Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1OPE?

WELADED1 is the main office of Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden, while WELADED1OPE is Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1OPE.

What do the letters in WELADED1OPE mean?

WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and OPE identifies the branch Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Olpe - Drolshagen - Wenden in Germany?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.