SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1PWF
WELADED1PWF belongs to Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica in Porta Westfalica, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1PWF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | PWF |
| Bank | Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica |
| Branch | — |
| City | Porta Westfalica |
| Country | Germany |
How the Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica 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.
- PWF 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
What bank is behind BIC WELADED1PWF?
WELADED1PWF identifies Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica, a branch or department of Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica in Porta Westfalica, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – WELADED1PWF is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter WELADED1PWF with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check WELADED1PWF against the details from Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica before you confirm.
What does each part of WELADED1PWF stand for?
WELA is the bank code of Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica, DE is the ISO code of Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and PWF identifies the branch Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1PWF?
WELADED1 is the head office of Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica, while WELADED1PWF points to Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention WELADED1PWF.
How long does it take to send money to Stadtsparkasse Porta Westfalica in Germany?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.