SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1REK
WELADED1REK belongs to Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen in Recklinghausen, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1REK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | REK |
| Bank | Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen |
| Branch | — |
| City | Recklinghausen |
| Country | Germany |
The way the Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen 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.
- REK 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 uses SWIFT code WELADED1REK?
WELADED1REK identifies Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen, a unit of Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen in Recklinghausen, Germany. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen use only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes, WELADED1REK is the only SWIFT/BIC code listed for Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen in Germany, so there is no branch code to choose.
What happens if I enter WELADED1REK incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check WELADED1REK with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Transfers in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
Do I need WELADED1REK for a euro transfer to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you do need WELADED1REK.
What do the letters in WELADED1REK stand for?
WELA is the bank code of Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen, DE stands for Germany, D1 is the code for the city or region and REK is the code of the department Sparkasse Vest Recklinghausen.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.