SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1PLX
WELADED1PLX belongs to Sparkasse Vogtland in Plauen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1PLX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | PLX |
| Bank | Sparkasse Vogtland |
| Branch | — |
| City | Plauen |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Vogtland 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.
- PLX 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 is behind SWIFT code WELADED1PLX?
WELADED1PLX identifies Sparkasse Vogtland, a unit of Sparkasse Vogtland in Plauen, Germany. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in WELADED1PLX mean?
WELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Vogtland, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and PLX identifies the branch Sparkasse Vogtland.
Does Sparkasse Vogtland have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1PLX is the single SWIFT/BIC code we have for Sparkasse Vogtland in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
Do I need WELADED1PLX to send euros 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 still need WELADED1PLX.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Vogtland?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What happens if I enter WELADED1PLX with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check WELADED1PLX against the details from Sparkasse Vogtland before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.