SWIFT/BIC code WELADED1RHB
WELADED1RHB belongs to Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg) in Moers, Germany.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | WELADED1RHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | WELADED1 |
| Branch code | RHB |
| Bank | Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg) |
| Branch | — |
| City | Moers |
| Country | Germany |
How the Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg) 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.
- RHB 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 uses BIC WELADED1RHB?
WELADED1RHB identifies Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg), a branch or department of Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg) in Moers, Germany. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg) in Germany?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Euro with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in WELADED1RHB stand for?
WELA is the institution code of Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg), DE stands for Germany, D1 is the location code and RHB is the code of the branch Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg).
How long does a transfer to Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg) take?
SEPA payments in euros usually arrive within one business day, instant payments within seconds. Payments in other currencies can take 1–3 business days.
Can I use WELADED1 instead of WELADED1RHB?
WELADED1 is the main office of Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg), while WELADED1RHB points to Sparkasse Am Niederrhein (Formerly Sparkasse Rheinberg). Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use WELADED1RHB if the recipient asks for it.
Do I need WELADED1RHB to send euros to Germany?
Germany belongs to the SEPA area. When you send euros the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. If you send another currency you do need WELADED1RHB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.